The monstrous site of Cresson Sanatorium and Prison is situated on land donated by steel tycoon Andrew Carnegie. Established by an Act of Assembly in June 1910, the Cresson Tuberculosis Sanatorium opened in 1913. Due to the vast sprawling land and fresh air, it was deemed ideal for the treatment of the quickly spreading disease: tuberculosis. Decades later, with the introduction of new pharmaceutical aids, sanatoriums were on the decline and ultimately deemed unnecessary. In December 1956, Cresson was incorporated into the Lawrence F. Flick State Hospital. This former tuberculosis…
