Halloween Countdown: The Doll Asylum
Here we have a great reader submission: The Doll Asylum.
From the staff:
Welcome to the Doll Asylum. We are a place for the old, the decrepit, the forgotten…the insane. We try to ‘fix’ those we can, and provide a place of refuge for those we can’t.
Founded in 1867 by German Dr. Hermann Reinhardt, the Doll Asylum’s purpose was to receive dolls who were abandoned, neglected, or most importantly, showing signs of psychotic or murderous behavior.
Doll Maker by hobby, Dr. Reinhardt thought he could bridge the gap between the inanimate and animate and stomp out the dark thoughts that lay beneath.
While no true success was to be had in his day, Dr. Reinhardt did establish a home for those unwanted creatures and in doing so, has protected society at large.
We continue that tradition and throw open our doors to the public 4 days a year to show what his good work has wrought. We cannot guarantee your safety or mind or spirit, but we will have cookies.
Has anyone in Portland gone here?
SheWalksSoftly 
October 5, 2014 at 7:40 pm
Never been but it sounds intriguing…
October 6, 2014 at 5:39 am
You must go… it exceeded my expectations in a big way and is now an annual tradition. They really go all out with the gory dolls and it’s free! They even pass out tons of candy to the visitors.
October 7, 2014 at 2:08 am
Thank you for introducing me to this! I will definitely go, if opportunity ever presents itself.