It seems that all too often, mental health facilities of the past are accompanied by horrific stories of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and are typically said to be haunted by the ghosts of patients who fell victim to the harsh conditions.
Revealing The Troubling Past Of Colorado’s Mental Health Institute |
According to numerous reports and urban legends, Colorado’s now-closed Ridge Home carries a legacy that fits the above description, and while it is no longer around, the terrifying stories remain.
History of Colorado’s Ridge Home
Ridge Home, also known as the Colorado State Home and Training School as well as the Home for Mental Defectives, first opened its doors at its location at I-70 and Kipling in the Denver suburb of Arvada in 1912…