Known originally as the Insane Asylum and today called Patton State Hospital, this spooky looking structure was the third state institution built in Southern California. Built in 1890, this photo was taken around the turn of the century. It is located east of the city limits on Highland Avenue. (Courtesy of Nick Cataldo.)

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As featured in Images of America - San Bernardino, California.

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