Terrence Tower

Terrence Tower, also known as the Terrence Building, is a 6-story structure located at 1201 Terrence Avenue in Rochester, New York. Completed in 1859, it served as a psychiatric facility within the Rochester State Hospital complex, housing over 1200 patients until its closure in 1895. Since then, the building has remained vacant, becoming a focal point for urban explorers and paranormal enthusiasts.

The tower's history is marked by reports of patient mistreatment and neglect, common in mid-19th-century psychiatric institutions. Allegations of abuse and inhumane conditions have surfaced, contributing to the building's ominous reputation. Following its abandonment, Terrence Tower has been the subject of numerous accounts of unexplained phenomena. Visitors have reported hearing disembodied voices, footsteps, and other sounds within the empty halls. Some have experienced sudden drops in temperature and feelings of unease, particularly near the former morgue in the basement.

The building's deteriorated state with decaying interiors adds to its eerie ambiance. Despite its hazardous condition, it continues to attract those interested in the paranormal, drawn by stories of ghostly apparitions and other supernatural occurrences.

While there is no concrete evidence to substantiate these paranormal claims, the combination of Terrence Tower's troubled history and its current abandoned state has solidified its status as a haunted location in Rochester's urban folklore. Efforts to redevelop or demolish the building have been proposed but remain unfulfilled, leaving the tower as a lingering reminder of the past.

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