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|Body= The Henry Hobson Richardson Complex, or the [[Buffalo State Hospital|Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane]], as it was originally called, started construction in 1870 and was completed almost 20 years later. It was a state-of-the-art facility when it was built, incorporating the most modern ideas in psychiatric treatment. The design of the buildings as well as the restorative grounds, designed by famed landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted, were intended to complement the innovations in psychiatric care practiced at this facility.                          
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|Body= In 1866, [[Glenwood State School|Glenwood]] was selected as the location of a new state-funded Civil War Orphan's Home following the donation of 15 acres (61,000 m2) by community residents. One of the most notable residents of the orphan home was baseball player and evangelist Billy Sunday. The institution later closed in early 1876.                                    
 
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Revision as of 11:34, 28 December 2025

Featured Image Of The Week

Glenwood Iowa PC 01 WEBEDIT.jpg
In 1866, Glenwood was selected as the location of a new state-funded Civil War Orphan's Home following the donation of 15 acres (61,000 m2) by community residents. One of the most notable residents of the orphan home was baseball player and evangelist Billy Sunday. The institution later closed in early 1876.
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