Weston’s Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum was the subject of an Oct. 31 CNN video exploring its history and its present-day role as a destination for historical and paranormal tours.
CNN described the institution’s beginnings as a place intended to provide compassionate care and the overcrowding that followed. The report also highlighted daytime and nighttime tours that introduce visitors to the property’s history, along with its reputation for paranormal encounters.
The asylum shared CNN’s video on Nov. 1.