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*Tightly grouped wards. | *Tightly grouped wards. | ||
*No exterior porches. | *No exterior porches. | ||
− | *Influenced by AMASII | + | *Influenced by AMASII patient limitations of only 250 patients. |
*Continuous foundation and roof line. | *Continuous foundation and roof line. | ||
− | *Shallow V design of structure | + | *Shallow V design of structure |
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The original kirbride plan linear buildings were laid out in Kirkbride's 1854 "On the construction, organization, and general arrangements of hospitals for the insane". The hospitals built on this plan usually make a very shallow V, with the wards being only slightly set back. In the original plan by Kirkbride the read rooms of the previous ward were in line with the front rooms of the following ward. Very few hospitals were built in line with this plan as very early kirkbrides began adopting elements of the improved plan. The distinguishing feature of this plan is the very close proximity of the wards and usual lack or central alcove and bay window at wards end. | The original kirbride plan linear buildings were laid out in Kirkbride's 1854 "On the construction, organization, and general arrangements of hospitals for the insane". The hospitals built on this plan usually make a very shallow V, with the wards being only slightly set back. In the original plan by Kirkbride the read rooms of the previous ward were in line with the front rooms of the following ward. Very few hospitals were built in line with this plan as very early kirkbrides began adopting elements of the improved plan. The distinguishing feature of this plan is the very close proximity of the wards and usual lack or central alcove and bay window at wards end. | ||
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− | Some of these early kirkbrides were built with wards meeting at right angles taking a general U shape. Such as at the [[Institute of the Pennsylvania Hospital]] or [[Taunton State Hospital]]. | + | Some of these early kirkbrides were built with wards meeting at right angles taking a general U shape. Such as at the [[Institute of the Pennsylvania Hospital]] or [[Taunton State Hospital]]. Two hospitals, [[Dayton State Hospital]] and [[Dixmont State Hospital]] opted for a swept forward outter ward in each wing. Modifications such as this were generally made to accommodate for local topography. |
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