Hospitals and Asylums (175)

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http://abandonedmemories.com/
Abandoned Memories Open in a new browser window
   Photos of abandoned children's asylum buildings in Northville, Michigan called Wayne County Child Development Center. Now totally demolished. Also added is Clinton Valley Center from Pontiac, MI and Northern Michigan Asylum in Traverse City.
   http://abandonedmemories.com/
http://www.historicpeoria.com/entry.php?eid=116
Bartonville State Hospital Open in a new browser window
   Page at Historic Peoria concerning this disused Central Illinois mental hospital's history and ghosts.
   http://www.historicpeoria.com/entry.php?eid=116
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/MOLsite/exhibits/bedlam/f_bed.htm
Bedlam: Custody Care and Cure 1247-1997 Open in a new browser window
   An old Museum of London exhibition telling the fascinating 750-year-old story of Bethlem Royal Hospital, popularly known as 'Bedlam', the world's oldest institution caring for people with mental disorders.
   http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/MOLsite/exhibits/bedlam/f_bed.htm
http://www.rodserling.com/bshospital.htm
Binghamton State Hospital Open in a new browser window
   Donna Thomas reports on the preservation prospects of this former mental hospital building in New York, designed by Isaac Perry.
   http://www.rodserling.com/bshospital.htm
http://www.newsday.com/community/guide/lihistory/ny-history-hs620a,0,6567870.story
Caring for the Mentally Ill Open in a new browser window
   Long Island, New York history page concerning Kings Park and other mental hospitals.
   http://www.newsday.com/community/guide/lihistory/ny-history-hs620a,0,6567870.story
http://www.cshosp.com/history.php
Clifton Springs Hospital History Open in a new browser window
   Tells the story of the spa founded by Dr. Henry Foster in 1850 at sulphur springs in New York State, which became the Clifton Springs Sanitarium. The present hospital buildings date from the 1970s, while the 1896 building has been converted into apartmen
   http://www.cshosp.com/history.php
http://www.state.tn.us/mental/history/MHDDchronology.html
DMHDD Milestones in Tennessee Open in a new browser window
   Timeline containing milestone dates for Tennessee institutions
   http://www.state.tn.us/mental/history/MHDDchronology.html
http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/mhddsas/DIX/index.html
Dorothea Dix Hospital Open in a new browser window
   Official site of mental hospital in North Carolina. Contains history section and many historic images.
   http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/mhddsas/DIX/index.html
http://genealogyinstlouis.accessgenealogy.com/hospitals.htm
Early St. Louis Hospitals, Homes, and Asylums Open in a new browser window
   History of several historic St Louis, Missouri institutions.
   http://genealogyinstlouis.accessgenealogy.com/hospitals.htm
http://www.geology.ewu.edu/bats/esh.htm
Eastern State Hospital Bat Project Open in a new browser window
   Donna Hensley designs a bat house for Eastern State Hospital grounds in Medical Lake, Washington. Several photographs.
   http://www.geology.ewu.edu/bats/esh.htm
http://arrts-arrchives.com/edgwd.html
Edgewood State Hospital Open in a new browser window
   Railroad-oriented page features some building photos of this Long Island, New York mental hospital which has long since been closed.
   http://arrts-arrchives.com/edgwd.html
http://detnews.com/history/eloise/eloise.htm
Eloise: The Poorhouse that Became an Asylum Open in a new browser window
   Illustrated article by Mary Bailey from Detroit News on the history of the Eloise hospital near Detroit, Michigan.
   http://detnews.com/history/eloise/eloise.htm
http://www.dobi.nu/fairfield/
Fairfield Hills State Hospital Open in a new browser window
   Gallery of photographs of this former Connecticut mental hospital.
   http://www.dobi.nu/fairfield/
http://www.fairfieldstatehospital.com/
Fairfield State Hospital Open in a new browser window
   Online history of Fairfield State Hospital in CT with photos.
   http://www.fairfieldstatehospital.com/
http://vintageviews.org/vv-ny/_Old_Features/12_01.html
Featured New York Postcards - Health Care Open in a new browser window
   Images of vintage postcards of several hospitals, sanitaria, sanatoria, and eldercare institutions in the state of New York.
   http://vintageviews.org/vv-ny/_Old_Features/12_01.html
http://www.flint.lib.mi.us/timeline/civics-buildings-01-00/stjoseph.html
Flint Timeline Project - St.Joseph Hospital Open in a new browser window
   History of St Joseph medical hospital in Flint, Michigan; founded in 1920.
   http://www.flint.lib.mi.us/timeline/civics-buildings-01-00/stjoseph.html
http://lsph.atspace.com/
Former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Project Open in a new browser window
   Web site dedicated to the history of the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital in Toronto, Ontario. Contains patient files, extensive photo galleries, and more.
   http://lsph.atspace.com/
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/MOSTJglor.html
Glore Psychiatric Museum. Roadside America Open in a new browser window
   Road report and review of the Glore Psychiatric Museum at the former mental hospital site St. Joseph, Missouri.
   http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/MOSTJglor.html
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/scotlandgenealogy/hartwood_hospital_was_in_its_hey.htm
Hartwood Hospital Open in a new browser window
   Illustrated history of Hartwood and other old Scotland mental hospitals.
   http://web.ukonline.co.uk/scotlandgenealogy/hartwood_hospital_was_in_its_hey.htm
http://www.rootsweb.com/~neadams/regional.htm
Hastings Regional Center Open in a new browser window
   Rootsweb page with history of Hastings Regional Center in Nebraska.
   http://www.rootsweb.com/~neadams/regional.htm
http://www.rootsweb.com/~asylums/
Historic Asylums of America Open in a new browser window
   An attempt to catalog and present America's historic state hospitals (insane asylums) founded in the latter half of the 19th century.
   http://www.rootsweb.com/~asylums/
http://www.cgazette.com/towns/Newark/history/adminbld.htm
History - Newark State Administration Building - Newark NY Open in a new browser window
   Architectural history of administration building for institution for the developmentally disabled located in Newark, New York from 1873 to 1974.
   http://www.cgazette.com/towns/Newark/history/adminbld.htm
http://www.azdhs.gov/azsh/history.htm
History of Arizona State Hospital Open in a new browser window
   Arizona state government page with history overview and sketch of this Kirkbride-like facility.
   http://www.azdhs.gov/azsh/history.htm
http://www.state.sc.us/dmh/history.htm
History of South Carolina DMH Open in a new browser window
   Illustrated history of South Carolina State Hospital and the State Department of Mental Health.
   http://www.state.sc.us/dmh/history.htm
http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/hospitals/
Hospital Architecture In Montreal Open in a new browser window
   Mcgill University provides a searchable database of images, a case study of the Royal Victoria Hospital, and a bibliography.
   http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/hospitals/
http://www.hamiltonpostcards.com/pages/hospitals.html
Hospitals of Hamilton, Ontario Open in a new browser window
   Pre-World War I postcard images of medical hospital, asylum, and sanatorium postcards in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
   http://www.hamiltonpostcards.com/pages/hospitals.html
http://www.jkfoto.nl/ijsselland/ijsselland.html
IJsselland Hospital photography Open in a new browser window
   Photographs of people working in The IJsselland Ziekenhuis in Capelle a/d IJssel (Netherlands) by Janssen & De Kievith Fotografie
   http://www.jkfoto.nl/ijsselland/ijsselland.html
http://genealogytrails.com/ill/institution.htm
Illinois State Institutions in the Early Days Open in a new browser window
   Overview of historic Illinois state institutions for the mentally ill, developmentally disabled, and other populations.
   http://genealogytrails.com/ill/institution.htm
http://www.cf.ac.uk/hisar/people/kw/inhh2.html
International Network for the History of Hospitals Open in a new browser window
   Promotes studies related to the historical evolution of hospitals from their beginnings to the present day. Conferences, advisory board, newsletters, membership form.
   http://www.cf.ac.uk/hisar/people/kw/inhh2.html
http://www.asap.unimelb.edu.au/pubs/articles/asa97/KEWA.htm
Kew Asylum Museum Open in a new browser window
   The Australian Science Academy Project explains its creation of a museum to document the history of this 19th-century former asylum in Victoria. Includes an illustrated history by Daniel Cass.
   http://www.asap.unimelb.edu.au/pubs/articles/asa97/KEWA.htm
http://s.albalux.com/webpage/index.html
Kings Park Psychiatric Center: A Documentation Open in a new browser window
   Through articles, photographs, and video, this site documents the now-defunct Kings Park Psychiatric Center on Long Island, New York.
   http://s.albalux.com/webpage/index.html
http://www.lirrhistory.com/hosp.html
LIRR State Hospital Spurs Open in a new browser window
   Information on Long Island, New York state hospitals and how they were served by the Long Island Railroad.
   http://www.lirrhistory.com/hosp.html
http://www.detnews.com/2002/wayne/0205/13/c03-487369.htm
Livonia Struggles to Revive Site of Abandoned Ardmore Open in a new browser window
   Detroit News article concerning the status of the Ardmore Center mental hospital complex near Detroit, Michigan.
   http://www.detnews.com/2002/wayne/0205/13/c03-487369.htm
http://lioddities.com/Asylums/
Long Island Insane Asylums Open in a new browser window
   Images of four mental hospital complexes in Long Island, New York.
   http://lioddities.com/Asylums/
http://www.urbanlens.com/files/msh/msh.html
Manteno State Hospital Open in a new browser window
   Paragraph and several recent photos of building exteriors at this abandoned Illinois mental institution.
   http://www.urbanlens.com/files/msh/msh.html
http://www.massasylums.com
Mass Asylums Open in a new browser window
   Site that features photos and history from state hospitals, state schools, and sanatoriums from Massachusetts and beyond.
   http://www.massasylums.com
http://www.medicalheritage.co.uk/
Medical Heritage of Great Britain Open in a new browser window
   A gazetteer of historic hospitals, dispensaries, spas and other medical heritage from the Bath and Wessex Medical History Group, arranged by county.
   http://www.medicalheritage.co.uk/
http://www.rny.com/town/points/144mohawkvalleypsychiatric.html
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center Open in a new browser window
   History of this central New York State institution for the mentally ill located in Utica.
   http://www.rny.com/town/points/144mohawkvalleypsychiatric.html
http://nysasylum.com
New York State Inebriate Asylum Open in a new browser window
   Founded 1858 and designed by architect Isaac Perry. Now known as Binghamton State Hospital. Contains recent and vintage photos, historical info, rare documents, links, and forum.
   http://nysasylum.com
http://www.cgazette.com/towns/Newark/history/NHIST03.htm
Newark State School Open in a new browser window
   History of Newark, New York institution for the developmentally disabled, with historic postcard image.
   http://www.cgazette.com/towns/Newark/history/NHIST03.htm
http://www.miriam-may.com/
Normansfield Hospital (UK) Open in a new browser window
   Photo gallery of Normansfield Hospital, founded by John Langdon Down in 1868 for people with learning disabilities.
   http://www.miriam-may.com/
http://www.in-forum.com/specials/century/jan3/week44.html
North Dakota State Hospital Open in a new browser window
   History by Janell Cole of this state hospital opened in Jamestown in 1885.
   http://www.in-forum.com/specials/century/jan3/week44.html
http://www.northville-tunnels.com
Northville Tunnels Open in a new browser window
   History of Northville mental hospital complex in Michigan, with many recent photos.
   http://www.northville-tunnels.com
http://www.dobi.nu/norwich/
Norwich State Hospital Open in a new browser window
   Gallery of modern photos.
   http://www.dobi.nu/norwich/
http://www.mdx.ac.uk/www/study/asyarc.htm
Odd Notes on Asylum Architecture Open in a new browser window
   Scholarly article from 1841 on the construction and management of hospitals for the insane.
   http://www.mdx.ac.uk/www/study/asyarc.htm
http://www.rootsweb.com/~miwayne/wayhospitals.htm
Old Hospitals of Greater Detroit - Index from 1967 Open in a new browser window
   Lengthy list of the names and addresses of hospitals and related facilities extant in the Detroit, Michigan area in 1967
   http://www.rootsweb.com/~miwayne/wayhospitals.htm
http://www.shiawasseehistory.com/gute.html
Owosso Sanitarium Open in a new browser window
   Illustrated article about sanitarium at Gute Hill in Owosso, Michigan
   http://www.shiawasseehistory.com/gute.html
http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/paharc/tour/tour2.html
Pennsylvania Hospital: History: Virtual Tour Open in a new browser window
   Illustrated virtual tour of hospital originally designed by architect Samuel Rhoads.
   http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/paharc/tour/tour2.html
http://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/pj_display.cfm?RecordId=CED328A7-48D2-440E-8A2B1A62BA8B184C
Pennsylvania State Hospital for the Criminally Insane Open in a new browser window
   Brief architectural specification page concerning mental institution in Farview, Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
   http://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/pj_display.cfm?RecordId=CED328A7-48D2-440E-8A2B1A62BA8B184C
http://b.f11.org/photo/Pilgrim/
Pilgrim State Hospital Open in a new browser window
   Photographs of the abandoned buildings at Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center in Brentwood, New York.
   http://b.f11.org/photo/Pilgrim/
http://community-2.webtv.net/juneacastorena/POORFARMSANDASYLUMS/
Poorfarms and Asylums Open in a new browser window
   Index page with web sites pertaining to poorhouses, sanatoria, and asylums
   http://community-2.webtv.net/juneacastorena/POORFARMSANDASYLUMS/
http://www.poorhousestory.com
Poorhouse Story Open in a new browser window
   Extensive site concerning the history of poorhouses.
   http://www.poorhousestory.com
http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/almanack/places/hb/hbhos.cfm
Public Hospital Open in a new browser window
   Official page for the museum in the reconstructed Public Hospital at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia; first opened in 1773.
   http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/almanack/places/hb/hbhos.cfm
http://www.history.org/Almanack/places/hb/hbhos.cfm
Public Hospital in Colonial Williamsburg Open in a new browser window
   Article about this early mental hospital in Virginia
   http://www.history.org/Almanack/places/hb/hbhos.cfm
http://www.institutions.org.uk/asylums/index.htm
Rossbret Asylums Website Open in a new browser window
   Extensive index of asylums in the United Kingdom.
   http://www.institutions.org.uk/asylums/index.htm
http://www.saintjohn.nbcc.nb.ca/~Heritage/LunaticAsylum/
Saint John Lunatic Asylum Open in a new browser window
   New Brunswick Community College describes the history and architecture of this 19th-century Italianate insane asylum in Nova Scotia, Canada, designed by Matthew Stead. Illustrations include a floor plan.
   http://www.saintjohn.nbcc.nb.ca/~Heritage/LunaticAsylum/
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~detroitchurches/page64.htm
St. Joseph's Sanitarium and Bath House Open in a new browser window
   Genealogy-related page with image and early history of medical/spa sanitarium in Mt. Clemens near Detroit.
   http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~detroitchurches/page64.htm
http://www.stlouiscityhospital.org
St. Louis City Hospital Open in a new browser window
   An online repository of photos, articles, records, and creative texts documenting the evolving life of the former City Hospital buildings in St. Louis.
   http://www.stlouiscityhospital.org
http://www.talesofeloise.com
Tales of Eloise Open in a new browser window
   Very extensive site offering a wide variety of information on this mental hospital in Wayne County in Michigan.
   http://www.talesofeloise.com
http://www.crcmh.com
The Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital Shrine Open in a new browser window
   A "cyberspace shrine" for the abandoned Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital, Maidenhead, England.
   http://www.crcmh.com
http://www.borgess.com/?pId=229
The Changing Face of Borgess Open in a new browser window
   Early history including architectural information of Borgess Hospital, founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1889.
   http://www.borgess.com/?pId=229
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mi/county/lapeer/gen/ch29/oakgrovehosp.html
The History of Oak Grove Hospital Open in a new browser window
   Vintage account at a genealogy site of the early history of the Oak Grove mental hospital in Flint, Michigan.
   http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mi/county/lapeer/gen/ch29/oakgrovehosp.html
http://micklebring.com/hospitals.htm
The History of Rotherham's Hospitals Open in a new browser window
   Illustrated history of four United Kingdom hospitals.
   http://micklebring.com/hospitals.htm
http://www.fairfieldhills.com
The Lost Asylum - Fairfield Hills State Hospital Open in a new browser window
   Documentary of Fairfield Hills, Located in Newtown, CT., with images, interviews, history , message boards and
   http://www.fairfieldhills.com
http://www.mantenostatehospital.com
The Manteno Project Open in a new browser window
   The Manteno Project, information and photographs about the history of the Manteno State Hospital (aka the Manteno Mental Health Center), in Manteno, Illinois.
   http://www.mantenostatehospital.com
http://www.publichealthmuseum.org/building.html
The Old Administration Building Open in a new browser window
   Page at Public Health Museum site concerning main building of Tewksbury State Hospital, constructed in 1894 in the Queen Anne style to the design of Boston architect John A. Fox.
   http://www.publichealthmuseum.org/building.html
http://www.thegarret.org.uk/
The Old Operating Theatre Museum Open in a new browser window
   Britain's oldest surviving operating theatre. Provides history of the museum, details of its facilities, a virtual tour and mailing list.
   http://www.thegarret.org.uk/
http://www.washingtonhistory.org/wshs/columbia/articles/0301-a2.htm
The Run from Farm to Farm Open in a new browser window
   History of Western Washington State Hospital (Fort Steilacoom)
   http://www.washingtonhistory.org/wshs/columbia/articles/0301-a2.htm
http://valley.vcdh.virginia.edu/outlines/institutions.html
Vshadow - Public Institutions Open in a new browser window
   Illustrated Virginia university page describing the early history of two Virginia custodial institutions.
   http://valley.vcdh.virginia.edu/outlines/institutions.html
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwaupac/Asylums/waupasylum.htm
Waupaca County, Wisconsin, Asylum Open in a new browser window
   Page at a genealogy site with information on the founding of this institution.
   http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwaupac/Asylums/waupasylum.htm
http://www.wsh.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/history.htm
Western State Hospital History Open in a new browser window
   History page at Western State Hospital (Virginia) site, with many historic images.
   http://www.wsh.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/history.htm

Last Updated: 2007-09-27 03:38:45