Still Hanging

© Claudia Kuhn

Still Hanging

Uploaded: April 07, 2014

Description

Originally known as the Eastern Pennsylvania Institution for the Feeble Minded and Epileptic, founded in 1908, Pennhurst was once seen as a model institution. It was closed in 1987, after the allegations of abuse led to the first lawsuit of its kind in the United States, a federal class action, Halderman v. Pennhurst State School & Hospital, 446 F.Supp. 1295 (E.D. Pa., 1977), which asserted that the developmentally disabled in the care of the state have a constitutional right to appropriate care and education.

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

David Phalen April 07, 2014

Perfectly composed and captured with excellent light, tones and textures!! Thanks for the info about the Halderman v. Pennhurst suit. #1569355

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 07, 2014

Looks like a great place to tour. interesting info and capture, Claudia. #11019494

Robert R. Goodman April 07, 2014

Hi Claudia,Excellent capture and great info!!!! #11019497

Susan D. Royce level-classic April 08, 2014

Lovely in its own way, Claudia. Nice tones and comp. #11019667

Joy Rector April 08, 2014

wow, awesome capture #11019789

John Connolly April 08, 2014

What an amazing old building Claudia! Thanks for the history! #11020064

Bob D. Hall level-classic April 09, 2014

Love this Claudia!!!
Great colors,depth and texture!!
Looks like a winner to me. #11020545

Bob D. Hall level-classic April 09, 2014

Love this Claudia!!!
Great colors,depth and texture!!
Looks like a winner to me. #11020550

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