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{{infobox institution | {{infobox institution | ||
| name = The Ladd School | | name = The Ladd School | ||
| − | | image = | + | | image = 7846_587196977993093_1575128891_n.jpg |
| image_size = 250px | | image_size = 250px | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| established = 1907 | | established = 1907 | ||
| − | | construction_began = | + | | construction_began = |
| construction_ended = | | construction_ended = | ||
| − | | opened = | + | | opened = 1908 |
| − | | closed = | + | | closed = 1994 |
| − | | demolished = | + | | demolished = 2014 |
| − | | current_status = [[ | + | | current_status = [[Demolished Institution|Demolished]] |
| building_style = [[Cottage Planned Institutions|Cottage Plan]] | | building_style = [[Cottage Planned Institutions|Cottage Plan]] | ||
| architect(s) = | | architect(s) = | ||
| − | | location = | + | | location = Exeter, RI |
| − | | architecture_style = | + | | architecture_style = |
| peak_patient_population = 4,533 | | peak_patient_population = 4,533 | ||
| − | | alternate_names = Rhode Island School for the Feeble Minded | + | | alternate_names =<br> |
| + | *Rhode Island School for the Feeble Minded | ||
| + | *Exeter School | ||
| + | *Dr. Joseph H. Ladd Center | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | ==History== | ||
Prior to building the Rhode Island School for the Feeble-Minded in 1907, most patients were treated out of state at places with such charming names as the Connecticut School for Imbeciles and the Massachusetts School for the Feeble-Minded. The Ladd School started as a farm colony, based on programs in other states were patients were housed in small cottage settings, as opposed to large institutions that came later, and worked in a rural setting doing small chores, farming, and later making of clothes and household items. In 1909 they erected a girls dormitory, as the boys was full and a waiting list was established. | Prior to building the Rhode Island School for the Feeble-Minded in 1907, most patients were treated out of state at places with such charming names as the Connecticut School for Imbeciles and the Massachusetts School for the Feeble-Minded. The Ladd School started as a farm colony, based on programs in other states were patients were housed in small cottage settings, as opposed to large institutions that came later, and worked in a rural setting doing small chores, farming, and later making of clothes and household items. In 1909 they erected a girls dormitory, as the boys was full and a waiting list was established. | ||
| − | In 1917 the name was changed to the Exeter School, dropping the “feeble-minded”, as the term began to grow objectionable. After a decade of | + | In 1917 the name was changed to the Exeter School, dropping the “feeble-minded”, as the term began to grow objectionable. After a decade of mismanagement, low funding, and high over-crowded enrollment, in 1928, the Exeter School was a warehouse for society's refuse. Amidst a steady and growing controversy over his policies, Dr Joseph Ladd retired on June 1, 1956. During the early seventies, the Ladd School Parents Association, an advocacy group for the developmentally disabled, brought suit against the State for running such poor institutions. In 1986, law-makers tried to get it closed because of pending legal issues (child abuse cases), and Rhode Island wanted to abolish institutions from it's mental health programs. |
The last patient of the Ladd School was moved to permanent offsite, community based housing in March of 1994. | The last patient of the Ladd School was moved to permanent offsite, community based housing in March of 1994. | ||
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Dr. John G Smith 1956-1978 | Dr. John G Smith 1956-1978 | ||
Mr. George W. Gunther 1979-1993 | Mr. George W. Gunther 1979-1993 | ||
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| + | The majority of the buildings on the property were demolished in August of 2013. The only structure remaining is the iconic yellow rounded Foggarty hospital. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Images== | ||
| + | {{image gallery|[[Ladd School Image Gallery|Ladd School]]}} | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:laddRI001.jpg | ||
| + | File:safe_image.jpg | ||
| + | File:ladd-school-top.jpg | ||
| + | File:ladd-school-stories-buildings.jpg | ||
| + | File:ladd pub 2.jpg | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| − | + | The following is a short five minute documentary on The Ladd School. | |
| − | + | {{#ev:youtube|d-g6D_5a9Bk}} | |
| − | + | [[Category:Rhode Island]] | |
| − | + | [[Category:Demolished Institution]] | |
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| − | [[Category: | ||
[[Category:Cottage Plan]] | [[Category:Cottage Plan]] | ||
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[[Category:Articles With Videos]] | [[Category:Articles With Videos]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:44, 17 March 2025
| The Ladd School | |
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| Established | 1907 |
| Opened | 1908 |
| Closed | 1994 |
| Demolished | 2014 |
| Current Status | Demolished |
| Building Style | Cottage Plan |
| Location | Exeter, RI |
| Peak Patient Population | 4,533 |
| Alternate Names |
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History
Prior to building the Rhode Island School for the Feeble-Minded in 1907, most patients were treated out of state at places with such charming names as the Connecticut School for Imbeciles and the Massachusetts School for the Feeble-Minded. The Ladd School started as a farm colony, based on programs in other states were patients were housed in small cottage settings, as opposed to large institutions that came later, and worked in a rural setting doing small chores, farming, and later making of clothes and household items. In 1909 they erected a girls dormitory, as the boys was full and a waiting list was established.
In 1917 the name was changed to the Exeter School, dropping the “feeble-minded”, as the term began to grow objectionable. After a decade of mismanagement, low funding, and high over-crowded enrollment, in 1928, the Exeter School was a warehouse for society's refuse. Amidst a steady and growing controversy over his policies, Dr Joseph Ladd retired on June 1, 1956. During the early seventies, the Ladd School Parents Association, an advocacy group for the developmentally disabled, brought suit against the State for running such poor institutions. In 1986, law-makers tried to get it closed because of pending legal issues (child abuse cases), and Rhode Island wanted to abolish institutions from it's mental health programs.
The last patient of the Ladd School was moved to permanent offsite, community based housing in March of 1994.
Superintendents of the facility include: Dr. Joseph H. Ladd 1907-1956 Dr. John G Smith 1956-1978 Mr. George W. Gunther 1979-1993
The majority of the buildings on the property were demolished in August of 2013. The only structure remaining is the iconic yellow rounded Foggarty hospital.
Images
Main Image Gallery: Ladd School
Video
The following is a short five minute documentary on The Ladd School.
