Drive-By
View the historic Plunkett building
View the former Plunkett Memorial Hospital, now Plunkett Hill Condominiums, from the public sidewalk. The building is residential; do not approach the units.
- Duration:
- 15 min
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Asylum / Hospital
Plunkett Memorial Hospital (Plunkett Hill Condominiums)
1918 Adams, Massachusetts Hospital Now Converted to Senior Condominiums
Adams, MA 01220
Wheelchair Accessible
Research-Backed · 4sources
Age
All Ages (drive-by viewing only)
Cost
Free
Free public-sidewalk viewing only. Building is now private residences.
Access
Wheelchair OK
Public sidewalks in Adams
Equipment
Photos OK
Est. 1918 · Donor-funded hospital constructed by the Plunkett industrialist family · Operated as the primary hospital for Adams, Massachusetts from 1918 to 1973
The W.B. Plunkett Memorial Hospital was constructed in 1918 by William Bishop Plunkett, an industrialist from Adams, Massachusetts. Plunkett funded the hospital's construction entirely from his own resources, and his executors completed and equipped the facility after his death in October 1917. The hospital opened to serve the residents of Adams and surrounding Berkshire County communities.
W.B. Plunkett built the central unit of the hospital in 1918. His brother C.T. Plunkett added a wing in 1923, with a nurses' home built in 1932. Plunkett was particular about the hospital's governance and insisted that the managing board be appointed rather than popularly elected, to keep operations 'out of politics.'
The hospital's medical license was suspended in June 1973, and the building closed shortly afterward. After a period of abandonment, the structure was redeveloped and is now operated as Plunkett Hill Condominiums, a senior-citizens residential community. The building remains a recognizable landmark in downtown Adams.
Sources
- https://www.berkshireeagle.com/history/eagle-archives-plunkett-hospital-adams-brings-nurses-from-england/article_66a01986-96e0-11ef-8211-fb878489f5f6.html
- https://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/search/commonwealth:0k225s17f
- http://mysterious-hills.blogspot.com/2006/09/can-new-owners-silence-screams-at.html
- https://app.candid.org/profile/9138483/trust-uw-william-t-adams-fbo-plunkett-memorial-hospital-04-6024004
Sounds resembling distant cries (during abandonment period)Figures glimpsed in upper-floor windowsSense of presence on the grounds
The Plunkett Memorial Hospital's haunted reputation grew during the period between its 1973 closure and its conversion to residential use. Local accounts collected in regional Berkshire-County paranormal coverage describe sounds resembling distant cries from the upper floors during the abandonment years, occasional reports of figures glimpsed in windows that resembled patient silhouettes, and a general sense of presence on the grounds.
The building is now occupied by senior-citizen residents under the Plunkett Hill Condominiums identity, and the active paranormal reputation has accordingly faded. Visitors interested in the building's history should view from the public sidewalk only and respect the privacy of current residents.
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- 1.berkshireeagle.com/history/eagle-archives-plunkett-hospital-adams-brings-nurses-from-england/article_66a01986-96e0-11ef-8211-fb878489f5f6.html
- 2.digitalcommonwealth.org/search/commonwealth:0k225s17f
- 3.mysterious-hills.blogspot.com/2006/09/can-new-owners-silence-screams-at.html
- 4.app.candid.org/profile/9138483/trust-uw-william-t-adams-fbo-plunkett-memorial-hospital-04-6024004
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plunkett Memorial Hospital (Plunkett Hill Condominiums) family-friendly?
Drive-by viewing of a historic building. No on-site interpretive program. Overall family fit: High.
How much does it cost to visit Plunkett Memorial Hospital (Plunkett Hill Condominiums)?
Free public-sidewalk viewing only. Building is now private residences. This location is free to visit.
Do I need to book in advance?
No advance booking is required, but checking availability is recommended.
Is Plunkett Memorial Hospital (Plunkett Hill Condominiums) wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Plunkett Memorial Hospital (Plunkett Hill Condominiums) is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: Public sidewalks in Adams.