Evansville State Hospital
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| Evansville State Hospital | |
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| Construction Began | 1888 |
| Opened | 1890 |
| Demolished | 2002-2008 |
| Current Status | Active |
| Building Style | Rambling Plan |
| Location | Evansville, IN |
| Architecture Style | Gothic Revival |
| Peak Patient Population | 1,500 est. in 1954 |
| Alternate Names | Woodmere Asylum Southern Indiana Hospital for the Insane |
History
A general treatment facility with a long, rich history. Also referred to as "Woodmere", Evansville provided solitude and peace for mentally-ill patients. While Central State Hospital was a progressive force in scientific medicine in the early 20th century, Evansville remained largely a custodial institution. In the late 1930s the "X" shaped main building was severely damaged in a fire started by an employee. It was replaced in 1943 by a "U" shaped building, referred to as the Continuing Treatment Unit. By the late 1990s a new facility was being built & all the old structures were demolished by 2008. The hospital continues to serve southwestern Indiana in it's new facility.
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