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Haunted factors always sound creepy. This
creepiness exceeds our obsession when you find ample haunted stuff in a
place. Massachusetts, USA is a place of creepy and haunted events abundant with
ghostly stories and real casualties. The creepy story of parents getting hacked to
death, people getting pressed to death by large stones, and many civilians getting
killed in witch trials with frightening and eerie dead souls wandering here and
there in the ghostly town of Massachusetts. You might feel a ghostly presence if
you visit any abandoned place at night with a gust of wind tickling your back.
So, here are some top abandoned places in MA that you will find disturbing and
scary at the same time.
A historical note on Massachusetts and its mystery
Massachusetts contains most inhabitants living in the northeastern part of the United States. This city is just seventeen miles north of Boston and was
founded in 1626. This city was mostly familiar for its uniqueness, simplicity, and
religious inhabitants with the nonviolent and communal way of life.
Everything transformed into fear and madness in 1692 due to the occurrence of the Salem Witch Trials. Many people were killed in witchcraft, condemned, and
imprisoned. Notably, 19 men and women were executed by hanging in front of the
public, and on the 20th, an elderly man named Giles Corey; was executed with large stones.
These are just a bunch of events that happened across the city. There were
frequent hauntings which led many civilians got afraid of dark magic. This dark
magic made them, and their peers even die later. These horrific tragedies led
Massachusetts stands on numerous dead souls.
Besides, The Haughton Mansion, Lizzie Borden, The Hoosac Tunnel, and the USS Salem
are the witness of numerous events happening around the city of haunted
Massachusetts.
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Top Abandoned Places in MA
Massachusetts is the home to Salem and Lizzie Borden's horrors. Many horrific
events take place in this city of the scary and haunting state. The city was
lively until some events of mass hysteria took many innocent souls away.
There were also some other minor events that made Massachusetts a witness of
tragedy and a ghostly town. Paranormal enthusiasts find these places of horror
chilling and intriguing these days. There are some abandoned places and asylums
in the town. So, here are some of the top abandoned places across the town. In the later part, I will also give you the list of top abandoned asylums in the city.
Check the list-
Lizzie
Borden House
Hawthorne
Hotel
Dogtown
Spider
Gates Cemetery
The
Bridgewater Triangle
Chester-Hudson
Quarry
Joshua
Ward House
Clinton
Railroad Tunnel
The
Franklin Park Zoo Bear Cages
Steinert
Hall
The
Orpheum Theater
The
Houghton Mansion
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Lizzie Borden House
Lizzie Borden's parents Andrew and Abbey Borden were found brutally murdered in their
residence in Fall River. Lizzie got accused of this violent crime, and the judicial
court soon put her on trial which soon got the attention of the whole state.
The judicial trial was very much controversial and she got acquitted of this
horrific murder due to the weak jurisdiction system back then. Her innocence is
still debated these days.
Visitors still find this place creepy as many people reported ghostly
apparitions and tapping their shoulders from time to time.
There you will get to reach Lizzie Borden House. The exact
location is 230, Second Street, Fall River, Massachusetts.
Address
Are you craving to visit this house? You can.
Turn
toward the Northeastern part of the country
Head
across the Boston
There
you will get to Massachusetts
Head
towards Fall River
Where to stay?
You can stay at Lizzie Borden House or take a tour to visit the house. You can
tour the entire house in 50 minutes just for $20 or children, less than six
years are free to access with no charge. You can also stay at Lizzie Borden
House overnight at the price range of $225 to $275 for two people. For
additional people, you will have to bear $50-$100 per person.
Or you can stay at the nearby hotel. Choose ‘Comfort Inn & Suites Fall
River' to stay. The exact location for this hotel is 360, Airport Rd, Fall
River, MA. Let’s check out this hotel’s features, Costs.
Features
·
Single or Double beds
·
Cable TV, Refrigerator, Microwave
·
Free Wi-Fi
·
Breakfast Included
·
Other facilities included
Costs
·
$99 for two people per night
·
$119 for 3 and four people per night.
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Hawthorne Hotel
Want to know the most haunted place in the U.S? Hawthorne Hotel is one of the
Massachusetts haunted places. One of the first witches executed in this
location in the Salem Witch Trials where this hotel is standing right now. Some
guests have reported a baked apple smell, but there are none to find later. Rooms
325, and 612 on the sixth floor are the most haunted in the building. Female
apparitions and crying have been heard continuously.
Address
If you want to visit and stay in this place-
·
Turn toward the Northeastern part of the country
·
There you will get to Massachusetts
·
Head toward Salem
·
Get to Washington Sq, On Salem Common
The exact location for this hotel is, ‘18, Washington Sq, On
Salem Common, Salem, MA.
Where to stay?
You can stay in this hotel as well. Check out the features and Costs of
Hawthorne Hotel.
Features
·
Single or Double bed
·
Extra beds available
·
Two restaurants
·
Free Wi-Fi, Parking
·
Library
·
Fitness and Breakfast center
·
Other Facilities
Costs
·
$204- $234 for 2-3 people and up to 3 children
·
$254-$264 for 4-5 people and up to 3-4 children
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Dogtown
Dogtown is an abandoned area which is in Cape Ann. It was a safe area for
inhabitants who are trying to avoid Native Americans and pirate attacks. It was
first established in 1693.
When people started to move out, troublesome people came into abandoned homes
and buildings. Local people started to realize that the whole town gets
infested with witches. Some feral dogs started to take over as well. There are
inscriptions all over the place on large stones. This land was abandoned in
1830. Reason for abandoned
·
Locals believe, the curse would be put on anyone by witches
·
Locals witness a massive wolf running around
Address
Dogtown is at Cherry Street Rockport, Gloucester, Massachusetts. If you want to
visit this place-
·
When reaching Gloucester, see the ‘Welcome to Gloucester' sign
·
Take the exit to Lanesville, Route 127
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Take a turn to Poplar street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
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Continue about 1 mile
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Watch for signs on the right
·
Turn right up to a hill to the Dogtown Road
Where to stay?
Are you planning to stay at Gloucester to visit Dogtown? Then find a nearby
hotel to book your seat and start your trip the next day. The nearest hotel to
visit Dogtown is, ‘Cape Ann Motor Inn’ which is at 33, Rockport Rd, Gloucester,
MA. Check this hotel’s features and Costs. Features
·
Single or Double bed
·
Non-smoking hotel
·
Kitchenette
·
Free Wi-Fi and Parking
·
Beachfront
·
Pets allowed
·
Breakfast included
·
Other Facilities
Costs
·
Standard and Deluxe double room with sea view; 2 people, $110 per night
·
Double Room and Deluxe double room with sea view; 3 people, $125 per night
·
Double Room and Deluxe double room with sea view; 4 people, $140 per night
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Spider Gates Cemetery
Prepare to get thrilled! This graveyard is one of the most haunted and
abandoned places in Massachusetts for its significantly thrilling and shivering
rapid events. It was made for a reason in 1730. The Quakers thought this place
possessed extraordinary power. This cemetery is officially called The Friends
Cemetery and is also known as Spider Gates to locals. According to locals, it's a
passage to hell.
There are other chilling events that will shiver down your spine. Locals say
they see white substance oozing from the ground often and a tragic event is, a
girl was murdered and dismembered in a cave, and a boy hanged himself at the cemetery gate in the 1980s. For more rumors, see the abandoned reason section. Reason for abandoned
·
Locals say there are evil spirits wandering around
·
This Cemetery used to get the quest of evil spirits by the summoner
Address
This abandoned place is in Leicester, Massachusetts. If you want to visit this
place-
·
Look for Manville Street
·
You will see a large yellow entryway there
·
Park there and take a trip down the path
·
There you will see a lot of ‘Do not Trespass’ signs
·
Go 3/4 mile down the trail
·
You will see the cemetery on your right
The
exact address is, 15 Earle St, Leicester, MA.
Where to stay?
Visiting Spider gates cemetery requires you to stay at a nearby place. I will
guide you to the nearest place from where you can visit the cemetery. The
nearest place to stay is, ‘Comfort Inn Auburn-Worcester’ which is at ‘426,
Southbridge St, Auburn, MA'. This hotel is 4.6 miles away from Leicester, MA.
Let’s see the features and costs of this hotel.
Features
·
Family Rooms
·
Free Wi-Fi, Parking
·
Library
·
Fitness center and Breakfast
·
Non-smoking Rooms
·
Other Facilities
Costs
·
2-4 people with Queen Room; at $89 per night; non-refundable.
·
2-4 people with Queen Room; at $99 per night; free cancellation.
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The Bridgewater Triangle
This is one of the most haunted places or one of the most thrilling haunted
forests in Massachusetts. This forest includes a 200 square mile area which is in
Freetown, Fall River state. This forest has rumored to have satanic rituals, suicides, and brutal murders with
animal mutilations all around the forest. Supernatural and unexplained
occurrences are the regular event here. There are some reports to have UFO
sightings in the woods.
Reason for abandoned
·
Locals say there have been a significant amount of suicides and murders that occurred
·
Some freaky occurrences happened around the forest
Address
The location is in the south of Boston with the 200-mile square area of has Massachusetts
town of Abington.
Where to stay?
The nearest place to stay at Bridgewater is ‘Residence Inn Boston Bridgewater’
which is at 2020 Pleasant St, Bridgewater, MA. Check the features and costs of
this hotel.
·
Free parking and Wi-Fi
·
Breakfast included
·
Bar/Lounge
·
Family Rooms
·
Non-smoking hotel
·
Pool
·
Other facilities
Costs
·
Price of this hotel starts at $139 for two people per night
· $154 for two people per night with free cancellation
facility
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Chester-Hudson Quarry
This granite quarry is known as Chester-Hudson Quarry. This surrounding area
was used to develop the town of Becket and another city. Granite from this
quarry was used to create monuments for many regions. The quarry was operational
from the 1860s to the 1960s.
The quarry has many types of equipment and structures left there as the owner
has gone through those things forever. There are some rumors and reports that shadowy
figures appear around the quarry working on rusted machinery. It's a strange
occurrence that will bring you to the point of supernatural belief. Reason for abandoned
·
The quarry was shut down due to steady developmental works in 1960
·
Workers left the quarry and went home for good
Address
For visiting this haunted, abandoned place-
·
Take Route 20 to Becket
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The intersection of Route 20, Route 8 North
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Turn to Bonny Rig Hill Road
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At the 4-point intersection, turn left to Quarry road
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Continue to go quarry road and see the signs
·
You will see the parking area on the right
The location of this quarry is 12 Brooker Hill Rd, Becket, MA.
If you want to visit this place, you have to stay in a hotel or motel.
Where to stay?
Choose the nearby ‘The Becket Motel’ which is at ‘29 Chester Rd, Becket, MA'.
See the features and costs section of this motel.
Features
·
Room service
·
Five smoke-free guest rooms
·
Air conditioning
·
Free Wi-Fi and parking
·
Picnic area and Barbecue Grills
·
Other facilities
·
Cost-effective
Costs
·
For two people and up to 1 child- $55-$60 per night
·
For three people and up to 2 children $65 per night
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Joshua Ward House
This house is famous for its murder mystery. Sheriff George Corwin died on the
Joshua Ward land. He believed a lot of people are against his witchcraft. He
chose to give the death sentence to 19 people he felt found reluctant to be involved in his Salem Witch Trials. 19 of them were men and women and they were
executed by strangling and crushed to death with large rocks. In addition to that Joshua Ward's house has shown some strange phenomena. There were
reports that the executed people haunt the Joshua house, causing lights to
flicker, doors to get opened and slammed, and spirits to throw trash cans and melt
candles while it is even not lit up! Reason for abandoned
·
Locals say they feel uneasy when entering the building
·
Spirits roam around the building at night
Address
If you want to visit this place – The exact address of this location is, 148
Washington St., Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Salem NH United States
·
Head to Salem, Massachusetts
·
Head to Washington St.
·
There you will see Joshua Ward House
If you plan to stay at this place, book a nearby hotel. A
nearby hotel is the ‘Hawthorne Hotel’, which is at Washington Sq.
Where to stay?
You can stay at this hotel. Check out the features and Costs of Hawthorne
Hotel.
Features
·
Single or Double bed
·
Extra beds available
·
Two restaurants
·
Free Wi-Fi, Parking
·
Library
·
Fitness and Breakfast center
·
Other Facilities
Costs
·
$204- $234 for 2-3 people and up to 3 children
·
$254-$264 for 4-5 people and up to 3-4 children
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Clinton Railroad Tunnel
This is an abandoned place and a train tunnel. It was established in the late 1800s
and abandoned in the 20th century. Under this train tunnel, over 4000 bodies were recovered from the graveyard to make room for the tunnel and dam. Locals say
this is a haunted place to roam around but people still come to this place for
exploration.
Reason for abandoned
·
The rail line become unused in 1958
·
The tunnel and train tracks remain unused until the late '20s
Address
This abandoned railway tunnel is at Boylston St, MA. If you want to visit this
place, head to Wilson Street. There you will see no parking lot or a sign as it
is an undeveloped area. You can stay at a nearby place as well. The nearest
hotel you can find is within 1-2 miles. You can book ‘The International' for your
overnight stay. Check its feature and costs.
Where to stay?
The nearest hotel you can find is within 1-2 miles from the Clinton railroad tunnel.
You can book rooms at hotel ‘The International’ for your overnight stay. Its
location is at 159 Ballville Rd, Bolton, MA. Check its feature and costs.
Features
·
Double room and King Room facility
·
Breakfast and free Wi-Fi
·
Bar/Lounge, Fitness center
·
Non-smoking rooms
·
Family rooms
·
Restaurant
·
Other facilities
Costs
·
$99-$109 for two people stay per night
·
$109 for three people per night
·
$119 for four people per night
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The Franklin Park Zoo Bear Cages
This time it’s something different about abandoned places. Boston Franklin Park
Zoo; was built-in 1912. They were a popular attraction amongst early 20th-century
crowds. All come to watch the live bears wandering around the stone and
boulders enriched zone. This zoo was featured in the film Mystic River in 2003. Reason for abandoned
·
The Bear cages; severed from Arthur Shurtleff-designed zoo
·
Let the bear cages rot by the Metropolitan District Commission in 1958
Address
The exact location of this place is Seaver Street, Boston, Suffolk County, MA.
Where to stay?
If you want to visit this place from a nearby place and you are planning to
stay then ‘Holiday Inn Express Boston' is the right choice for you. This place's
address is, ‘69R Boston Street, Boston, MA’. Let’s see the features and costs
of this hotel.
Features
·
Free parking and Wi-Fi
·
Breakfast included
·
Airport transportation facility
·
Family Rooms
·
Non-smoking hotel
·
Other facilities
Costs
·
$109-$139 for two people per night
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Steinert Hall
Think about an abandoned place beneath the ground. Yes, this is the truth and
there is a secret theatre buried under the ground. No one knows it exists. This
was one of the most famous concert halls in the world. This concert hall was established in 1896. Still to this day this concert hall remains to exist. Reason for abandoned
Abandonment was due to the new fire codes
Address
If you want to visit this place, the exact address of this location is 162,
Boylston St, Boston, Ma.
Where to stay?
If you want to visit Steinert Hall and you are planning to stay at a nearby
place, go for ‘Classic Suites & Inns’ which is at 181, W Boylston St, West
Boylston, MA. Check the features and costs of this hotel.
Features
·
Free parking and Wi-Fi
·
Breakfast included
·
Airport transportation facility
·
Family Rooms
·
Non-smoking hotel
·
Pool
·
Self-serve laundry
·
Other facilities
Costs
·
For two people one child; $80 per night
·
For four people three children; $90 per night
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The Orpheum Theater
If you want to go to a creepy place where a real ghost of the spirit haunts the
place then you have found the right. Thousands of people used to walk around
this place in 1931. The concert hall used to arrange the song, dance
performances, and vaudeville shows. The place is also a haunted
mansion and people have seen ghostly apparitions around the hall. People have
seen spirits on stage, in the washroom, and in the audience section numerous times.
So, this place is a definite visit to feel the creepy surroundings. Reason for Abandoned
·
The theatre closed for the first time in 1958-59
·
Later, the owner of this theatre sold the building
Address
If you want to visit this place you have to remember that there are some spots
in the theatre where you will not get permitted to go. Visit at your own risk.
The theatre has mold and peeling paint so you should bring a mask or
respirator. The exact location is 1005, Water Street, New Bedford, Ma.
Where to stay?
If you want to stay at a nearby place, go for ‘Fairfield Inn & Suites New
Bedford’ which is at 185 Macarthur Dr, New Bedford, MA. Check the features and
Costs of this hotel.
Features
·
Double Rooms including Double Beds, King Rooms
·
Free parking and Wi-Fi
·
Breakfast included
·
Airport transportation facility
·
Family Rooms
·
Non-smoking hotel
·
Pool
·
Self-serve laundry
·
Suites
·
Other facilities
Costs
·
For 3-4 people with Double Room and beds, $110 per night
·
For two people with a Harbor view, $122 per night
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The Houghton Mansion
This mansion is one of the most popular ghosts linked sites in Massachusetts.
The mystery behind this mansion is dramatic. Mary is a girl who devoted herself
to looking after her father, Albert Houghton.
Once she and their servant, Mrs. Hutton died in a car accident in August 1914.
Mary's driver, Widder was driving the car and was very much shocked at the
event that he suicides later in the basement by shooting himself. In addition,
Mary's father was found dead nine days later. The mansion is now Masonic Temple.
People say they have heard noises of doors shutting, and snow stomping outside but
no one was there.
Address
If you want to visit the place, note down the address; 172 Church St.
(12,451.25 km) 01247 North Adams, Massachusetts.
Where to stay?
You can visit this Houghton Mansion from a nearby place. I will guide you to
the closest location to stay and visit the mansion for your exploration. You can
choose ‘Holiday Inn Berkshires’ is at ‘40 Main St, North Adams, Massachusetts’
to stay. Check out this hotel’s Features and costs.
Features
·
King and Queen Rooms
·
Free parking and Wi-Fi
·
Breakfast included
·
Airport transportation facility
·
Family Rooms
·
Non-smoking hotel
·
Pool
·
Self-serve laundry
·
Suites
·
Other facilities
Costs
·
For two people, king and queen rooms are $87-$109 per night
·
For 2 people, a Standard room is $111, $139, and $154 per night
· For two people, two queen beds, king room with
breakfast included $124 per night
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Top Abandoned Asylums in MA
We have weeded through a lot of abandoned places in MA. Let's go for abandoned
asylums this time. Asylums generally treat psychological or mental patients and
consist of the big area to support a large number of people. When these large
buildings get emptied and pin-drop silence happens around the surrounding area,
these places become creepier than any haunted place. Here is the list of the top
creepy abandoned asylums in MA. Check the list at first-
Danvers
State Mental Hospital
Taunton
State Hospital
Metropolitan
State Hospital
Worcester
State Hospital
Medfield
State Hospital
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Danvers State Mental Hospital
This mental hospital which is part prison, the part asylum was opened in 1878
to place mentally unbalanced criminals. In 1930, there were reports that patients
gathering was so much and this asylum gets understaffed by the hospital
authority made which lead to many patients' death. Often they are found in the corner
rotting in a place. By the side of the hospital has a large cemetery, which
gets haunted by evil spirits.
Reason for abandoned
In 1960, substantial budget cuts played a key role
in abandoning this hospital Address
If you want to visit this hospital; the exact location is 1101, Kirkbride Dr,
Danvers, MA.
Image: Wikimedia Commons
Taunton State Hospital
Taunton hospital was a mental institution, established in 1854. It was abundant
with overcrowded criminals and insane patients with serial killers. The main
section of this hospital closed in 1975. There were rumors that ghostly spirits
wander around the room halls. Most buildings were demolished in 2009. Some of the
buildings still stand to this day but are abandoned. Reason for abandoned
Several casualties and overcrowding of patients made it
abandoned in 1975
Address
If you want to explore what actually happened to this hospital then you are
allowed. The exact location is, 60 Hodges Ave, Taunton, MA
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Metropolitan State Hospital
This mental institution holds enough murder mysteries to shock you. This hospital
stood in Waltham, Lexington, and Belmont areas and was established in 1927. On the
Kirkbride plan, another hospital was built and a patient named Melvin Wilson killed
Anne Marie in 1978. The department itself was reluctant to investigate this
murder. Though Wilson found having Anne's several teeth department later
officially closed this case in 1979. Reason for abandoned
The hospital closed and abandoned in 1992 due to
cross-cutting reason Address If you want to explore this site, find the right route to find this place. The
exact location is, 475, Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA.
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Worcester State Hospital
This mental hospital is in Worcester, Massachusetts; formerly named Worcester
Lunatic Asylum. It opened to the public in 1833. After opening, this hospital
received 150+ patients. Due to the overcrowding situation of patients, it
inflicts to create a new bigger building, established in 1876. Reason for abandoned
A fire broke out and caused widespread casualties with
the damaged roof in 1991 Address
You can visit this place but remember building hall rooms are surely off-limits. The exact location is, 305, Belmont St., Worcester, MA.
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Medfield State Hospital
This hospital was founded in 1892 and served thousands of patients. But the
hospital was later abandoned and closed. The hospital used to have many
mentally-ill patients; criminals crowded in the hospital's closet. In fact,
this hospital and buildings were built to relieve the other hospitals'
overcrowding conditions.
There is a cemetery right beside the hospital where over 800+ patients are put
to rest. These ill-fated patients died with no identity left. If you visit this
location, it will surely give you chills and an eerie feeling. Reason for abandoned
· Due to law changes for mental health patients
· The patient was decreasing by the 1970s Address
You can visit the cemetery and the building's surrounding area. You can't get
entry to the main hospital building because the authority restricted it. The
main building is unsafe and risky for explorers due to the old building
structure. However, you can explore the surrounding area. The exact location
is 45 Hospital Road in Medfield, Massachusetts.
Here are the top 5 abandoned places in MA. Check the video:
In conclude, you can find many other abandoned places in MA. I have listed some
top abandoned places which people think are creepy and eerie at the same time.
Visiting these places requires you to have adapted to the surroundings. Choose
the nearby hotel to stay in so that you can reach your preferred place in no time.
Bring some basic things, such as a flashlight, boots, and dust mask to help you
roam around your place with necessary precautions.
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