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The hospital admitted patients wealthy enough to pay for their care, as well as the middle class and paupers. Although a few blacks, mostly slaves, were admitted during the first 20 years, they were not officially permitted until 1848. Despite its innovative architecture, many problems arose within a few years after the asylum opened. Complaints ranged from narrow halls, staircases, and small activity rooms to flooding on the ground floor. Another issue was the expansion of the asylum grounds.
