Se ha creado una web como si fuera de verdad la sociedad histórica de Silent Hill, recopilando su historia, curiosidades y oferta turística:
https://www.silenthill-historicalsociety.com/collected-data/tourist-spot/pamphlet/
The History of Brookhaven Hospital
The Brookhaven Hospital, located in West South Vale, is a historical medical facility.
Even a glance at its exterior evokes a deep sense of history, as it has existed in some form for many years. The hospital’s origins date back to the 1700s when it was established to treat victims of a devastating epidemic.
Before 1810, the area wasn’t yet called Silent Hill but was home to another village, which was wiped out by disease.
Following this, the new town of Silent Hill was established on this land. A hospital was founded in Silent Hill to treat patients affected by infectious diseases, and this institution is the forerunner of today’s Brookhaven Hospital.
Note: The portrait of Brookhaven Hospital's founder is displayed, but the name remains unknown.
As Silent Hill prospered through mining, and amid the turmoil of the Civil War, Brookhaven Hospital was expanded into a three-story, state-of-the-art facility with a basement.
Eventually, it became a hospital specializing in psychiatric care, playing a major role in Silent Hill's history.
In the 1950s, when tourism thrived, the hospital was equipped with amenities such as pools and gardens, offering a far different image from that of a traditional, isolated mental institution.
Because of its long history of treating both infectious and psychiatric patients, Brookhaven Hospital was often the subject of rumors and accusations, including claims that it was conducting unethical treatment.
However, a recently discovered physician’s diary found in the hospital’s archives reveals a different story: the author questions the very nature of mental illness and shows a genuine dedication to understanding the minds of the patients.
Silent Hill Tourism Pamphlet
Over the years, many tourist brochures and booklets have been created for Silent Hill as a tourist destination. Among them are some pamphlets that were printed in limited quantities and hold significant historical value.
At the Silent Hill Historical Society, we are searching for tourist brochures of South Vale that were published in the 1960s. Below is one such pamphlet from the late 1960s, which was distributed more widely than earlier versions, making it somewhat easier to find in good condition today.
However, earlier printed versions are extremely rare. If you recognize this pamphlet, please check the donation form on our website and consider contributing to our collection.
Exhibit of Restrurants in South Vale
This exhibit looks back at the flyers and posters that were distributed and displayed in South Vale in the 1960s. Today, we are highlighting flyers related to restaurants in the area.
Poster for Andy's Pizza, 1960s
Advertisement for Happy Burger, 1960s
A rare early poster for Happy Burger, date unknown
Poster for Neighborhood Café, 1960s
Flyer for Neighborhood Café, 1960s
Poster for Texan Café, 1920s
The Mystery of the Little Baroness
The Little Baroness and its mysterious disappearance from Toluca Lake are well-known to those fascinated by the occult, as the lake is famous as a haunted hotspot for curious visitors.
Toluca Lake is one of Silent Hill’s major tourist attractions, and lake cruises have long been popular with visitors.
However, on one foggy day in November 1918, the Little Baroness disappeared with 14 passengers on board. Despite the efforts to locate the ship, no wreckage was ever found, and the case remains unsolved.
The disappearance of the Little Baroness has since been intertwined with Toluca Lake's old legends, giving rise to many ghost stories.
Locals have long whispered about seeing a young girl holding a teddy bear or feeling many hands pulling at them on the foggy shores of the lake.
According to one theory, these stories originate from an ancient belief that the souls of many dead rest at the bottom of Toluca Lake, beckoning the living to join them.In 1939, another disappearance occurred. This time, the missing boat returned, but it was completely empty.
This incident only deepened the fear surrounding Toluca Lake, and parents began warning their children to stay away from the lake when the fog rolled in.
Seventy-five years after the disappearance of the Little Baroness, numerous eyewitness accounts emerged of an old steamboat suddenly appearing on the lake.
Some reported seeing a captain, seemingly watching over a mother and child as the ship disappeared into the mist—a sight as eerie as it was bittersweet. Toluca Lake has always possessed a mysterious charm, and it’s no surprise that such tales have persisted for so long.
While some young students today view Toluca Lake’s ghost stories as material for videos and streaming, the lake has no shortage of eerie legends like the ones we’ve covered here. Do any of them sound familiar to you?
Exhibit of Rosewater Park
This exhibit showcases flyers and posters from Rosewater Park, located along the shores of Toluca Lake in the South Vale, as they were distributed and displayed in the 1960s.
The museum is seeking donations of Rosewater Park flyers, posters, and newspaper advertisements from that era. If you have any such materials, we kindly ask that you consider donating through our Preservation Activities page.
Note: We are currently not accepting donations.
Flyer promoting Rosewater Park's scenic appeal along Toluca Lake, 1960s
Poster featuring roses, 1960s
