When I was a little kid in the 1950's , my father often told me that if I didn't start behaving he was going to take me to Napa and leave me. I didn't know it at the time, but he meant he would leave me at this Hospital. A couple of years a go I happened to be driving past this hospital, and it was scary to see where he was going to leave me.. In the 50's it was known as the Napa State Hospital for the criminally insane. I was 8 years old.
Oh my...how shockingly sad for you. I can, unfortunately, empathize because my mother did the exact same thing. She would say to me and my sister (ages 7 and 8) that if we didn't start behaving she would take us to the "Institute for the Hopelessly Insane" and leave us there where we knew no one and we would never see her or father or our friends or anyone else we knew ever again. We would never leave there -- not ever. Every other month we drove past this awful looking place on the way to a relatives house where we went for dinner. And each time she would sneeringly point it out to us and repeat her threats. I still shudder just telling you about this. That was in 1964-66. I think the only reason it stopped was because the relatives moved and we traveled to their new house by different roads. I send my Best Wishes to you, as well as light and love. Stay strong.
@@Ruckus333 Much more ... But some (worse) things are better left unsaid and not dwelt upon. Thank you for your comment. I just wanted to try to assure others that they are not alone in their experiences.
My Grandfather may have been committed to Napa State circa 1920 ish. He was from the Sacramento area. My Grandmother died of the Spanish Flu Dec 23rd 1918; leaving him with 3 girls ages 2-12. He was unable to care for the girls (my Mom was the youngest) so they went to live with their great Aunt. He passed away in the late 60s or early 70s at Atascadero State Hosp. Family history claims he suffered a breakdown when his wife died and never recovered.
I appreciate the interest, but your use of the pick in your video makes me cringe! We should think about restoring these artifacts rather than marring them.
My aunt spent several years there. She was schizophrenic. She would tell us when we were little, not to get sent there because if you were bad you would be locked in the “knife closet”. When asked about it she just said it was a closet full of knives. Creepy.
You've a sensational narrating voice with which is easy to follow the storyline, and you've chosen fascinating content so it's only a matter of time before viewers will add your channel. Although it's improved over time, I think negativity still exists with regards to mental health illnesses.
I had a great great grandmother who was committed and lived in this hospital for over twenty years and died at this hospital in 1922. Do you have a website that may include information you may have gathered on these patient's? While I have a name, the stories are lacking which I can only assume is due to the great sadness of the story.
Hi Meghan - It's worth reaching out to the hospital. They may have retained the records for your relative. Also search for her name in the CA digital newspaper archive. In the early 1900s patient confidentiality did not seem to exist, and your name would appear in the paper if you were committed.
I worked there . Loved the job but the supervisors are very shady and racist. A lot of extremely shady illegal business goes on there. They got rid of me because I know too much. Period.
I think a lot of sane people ended up in asylums. Families who just wanted them out of the way so they can use their money. Husbands who want their wives out of the way so they can have affairs. Ect ect
i like the music and visual aids! it seems very professional in the youtube sense. as a local, i find this kind of underreported history very interesting. subscribed!
When I was a little kid in the 1950's , my father often told me that if I didn't start behaving he was going to take me to Napa and leave me. I didn't know it at the time, but he meant he would leave me at this Hospital. A couple of years a go I happened to be driving past this hospital, and it was scary to see where he was going to leave me.. In the 50's it was known as the Napa State Hospital for the criminally insane. I was 8 years old.
Oh my...how shockingly sad for you. I can, unfortunately, empathize because my mother did the exact same thing. She would say to me and my sister (ages 7 and 8) that if we didn't start behaving she would take us to the "Institute for the Hopelessly Insane" and leave us there where we knew no one and we would never see her or father or our friends or anyone else we knew ever again. We would never leave there -- not ever. Every other month we drove past this awful looking place on the way to a relatives house where we went for dinner. And each time she would sneeringly point it out to us and repeat her threats. I still shudder just telling you about this. That was in 1964-66. I think the only reason it stopped was because the relatives moved and we traveled to their new house by different roads. I send my Best Wishes to you, as well as light and love. Stay strong.
@@elliemariegiomboni1463 she really went into detail. Sorry but your mother was cruel. I'm sure theirs more 😢❤
@@Ruckus333 Much more ... But some (worse) things are better left unsaid and not dwelt upon. Thank you for your comment. I just wanted to try to assure others that they are not alone in their experiences.
My Grandfather may have been committed to Napa State circa 1920 ish. He was from the Sacramento area. My Grandmother died of the Spanish Flu Dec 23rd 1918; leaving him with 3 girls ages 2-12. He was unable to care for the girls (my Mom was the youngest) so they went to live with their great Aunt. He passed away in the late 60s or early 70s at Atascadero State Hosp. Family history claims he suffered a breakdown when his wife died and never recovered.
Sad he loved her so😥couldn’t go on
Intriguing and fascinating! Very well researched and assembled in a thoughtful manner. Can't wait for Part II!
I really liked this video ! Very interesting and well done
I've been enjoying your videos.
I'm a Napa resident of 33 years and have been doing a large amount of research on my RUclips channel.
I appreciate the interest, but your use of the pick in your video makes me cringe! We should think about restoring these artifacts rather than marring them.
@@katey314 the true history of the property is buried in debris.
Remember they murdered our people there...
Fascinating and well-produced!
I’ve been working here for 5 years. It’s a very lovely location with wild turkeys, deer, peacocks and other wildlife all around.
This was very interesting. Thank you Katey !
Thank you, my great grand uncle died in Napa State Hospital
My great grandma did too. :(
My mom worked here in the 60's with the kids. My cousin also worked security here into the 90's.
My aunt spent several years there. She was schizophrenic. She would tell us when we were little, not to get sent there because if you were bad you would be locked in the “knife closet”. When asked about it she just said it was a closet full of knives. Creepy.
Thank you so much for uploading this video. It is helping me get through the pandemic!
What’s do you mean? Are you in the states? Cuz it’s not on lockdown here anymore
Excellent video
Thank you I like the video I was in napa not too long ago very beautiful
You've a sensational narrating voice with which is easy to follow the storyline, and you've chosen fascinating content so it's only a matter of time before viewers will add your channel. Although it's improved over time, I think negativity still exists with regards to mental health illnesses.
i love this video plssss make more these are so good!!!
very cool video. nice job
There are many ghosts that still travel the halls.
Did you work there? And if so did you have any experiences?
I had a great great grandmother who was committed and lived in this hospital for over twenty years and died at this hospital in 1922. Do you have a website that may include information you may have gathered on these patient's? While I have a name, the stories are lacking which I can only assume is due to the great sadness of the story.
Hi Meghan - It's worth reaching out to the hospital. They may have retained the records for your relative. Also search for her name in the CA digital newspaper archive. In the early 1900s patient confidentiality did not seem to exist, and your name would appear in the paper if you were committed.
@@katey314 thank you appreciate the information.
Ah, same with my Great Grandma. 😢
Thanks.
You are welcome.
The best part of Napa is the weather
I worked there . Loved the job but the supervisors are very shady and racist. A lot of extremely shady illegal business goes on there.
They got rid of me because I know too much. Period.
Oh so a person could "go soft in the head? '
I think a lot of sane people ended up in asylums. Families who just wanted them out of the way so they can use their money. Husbands who want their wives out of the way so they can have affairs. Ect ect
This is like a term paper or college thesis. The graphs and music overdone.
Yep, the husband called it a "thesis" as well... Did not expect so many views for my dorky research project. :)
i like the music and visual aids! it seems very professional in the youtube sense. as a local, i find this kind of underreported history very interesting. subscribed!