1930'S WEST MOUNTAIN SANATORIUM SCRANTON PA WHITEHEAD HOAG RED CROSS PIN HAUNTED

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ONE (1) SINGLE, SUPER RARE  ORIGINAL 1930'S OR 40'S Scranton, PA WEST MOUNTAIN SANATORIUM ORIGINAL RED CROSS PIN FOUND DEEP IN THE WALLS OF THE ORIGINAL HOSPITAL !!
Very little remains of the West Mountain Sanatorium which opened in 1903 and closed in 1970.
On June 20th of this year I went on a trip to see the ruins and remains of the West Mountain Sanatorium and take some photos of whats left of the so called "haunted" hospital.
Among the ruins are a few still standing buildings, I was looking for a souvenir for my trip and started digging around under rocks and floor boards.  In one of the still standing hospital buildings which still had some interior walls intact I punched a hole in the wall and pulled out some dusty newspaper and old rags, while pulling the rags out of the wall I heard something metal drop down into the wall and thought it was a coin. It ended up being one of these West Mountain Sanatorium pins. Digging down much deeper into the wall and under the flooring,  I found a few more pins that had not fallen through the cracks of the floor and into the now demolished basement.
These must be extremely rare and its hard to believe that anything like this still remained in the walls of the Sanatorium, my thought is that they must have been placed up high in the rafters decades or possibly close to 100 years ago
and had fallen down the inside of the wall over the years.
T
he hospital was called West Mountain Sanatorium in the early 1900's these pins could possibly be closer to 100 years old.
I found a few of the pins and they are all in very nice original condition considering their age. I have included a few pictures of the room that I found the pins in.
This auction is for one (1) single pin and not all of them.
Here is a little information on the Hospital
One of the more beautiful West Scranton landmarks is the Lackawanna County Tuberculosis Hospital, commonly known by its older name, West Mountain Sanatorium. It was originally established in 1903, following the suggestion of the late Dr. J.M. Wainwright.
The 40-year-old institution is now under the supervision of the Lackawanna County Commissioners. Edward J. Rainey, present superintendent, was appointed in January, 1951. He succeeded Miss Theresa dela Plant, registered nurse, who served for 30 years. According to the best records available, a Miss Davis was the first superintendent. Dr. Paul C. McAndrew is present medical director and Dr. Frank C. Lavin, assistant.
The bed capacity in 1903 was between 18 and 20. In 1919, it arose to 29, while today it totals 100. The original land was donated by the `D.L.&W.' or purchased at a nominal price. Later additional land was purchased.
In June 1923, a 0,000 tuberculosis hospital was begun to replace the old institution. The sanatorium was taken over by the County Commissioners in 1923, following a plebiscite by the citizens to do so in 1921.
While the institution accepts patients in all stages of tuberculosis, over 80 per cent of the male patients are those with anthracosilicos and super imposed pulmonary tuberculosis in its advanced stages, according to institution records.
The X-ray department recently was completely remodeled and equipped with apparatus of the latest design. This includes a diagnostic table, motor driven cassette changer, fluoroscope, a new control panel and complete dark room equipment. A bronchoscopic unit also has been added.
The clinical laboratory has likewise been expanded and a number of new instruments have been installed, including binocular microscopes. Additional space has been allocated for use in research work associated with the newer drugs.
The hospital has a farm growing its own products. It also has a county owned water system with about a 60,000 gallon capacity, and an artesian well. It also has a fully equipped laundry which can easily handle daily all the washing and ironing for the 100 patients, staff and 40 to 45 employees.
Many folks believe it to be haunted, and it has been the subject of study by many "paranormal investigators". Reports of hearing footsteps, voices, and in one story, even being chased completely from the property by something unseen.