Visual Tour of ‘Off Limits’ Floors at Utica’s Old Main [Pictures]

The Utica Psychiatric Center, better known as "Old Main" is now open for public tours, but Observer Dispatch employees recently got to see parts of the building that are off limits to the public.

Built in 1843, the New York State Lunatic Asylum, later to become Utica State Hospital and locally known as "Old Main", was the first publicly-funded institution to care for and help treat the mentally ill in New York State.

The building started admitting patients in 1842 and its world renowned for the amazing architecture and design. A couple of years ago Old Main started offering tours by appointment only. If you would like to arrange a tour, and your group size is less than 35, feel free to email: OldMainTours@omh.ny.gov.

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