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|Body= In 1819 the citizens of Newport recognized the need for a poor house and asylum for those deemed less fortunate. Construction on the [[Newport Asylum]] and Poor House began a few months later on Coasters Island, a location chosen because of its seclusion as there was no bridge linking the mainland to the island at the time. A bridge would not be built until later in the 1850s. In the 18th century, Coasters Island was home to a quarantine station and smallpox hospital. The island was also the site of where 26 pirates were hanged together in 1723 after they were caught on a British ship.        
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|Body= [[Northern State Hospital|The hospital]] consisted of four cottages or ward buildings. They are two stories in height, with basement, of concrete construction, with tile roofs; strictly fireproof and arranged in accordance with the most modern and approved plans for hospital buildings of the time. Special attention was given to heating, lighting and ventilation, in order to afford the greatest degree of comfort to the patients. The kitchen building was of comprises several departments, including attendants' dining room, bakery, kitchen, refrigerating and store rooms.              
 
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Latest revision as of 03:53, 15 September 2024

Featured Image Of The Week

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The hospital consisted of four cottages or ward buildings. They are two stories in height, with basement, of concrete construction, with tile roofs; strictly fireproof and arranged in accordance with the most modern and approved plans for hospital buildings of the time. Special attention was given to heating, lighting and ventilation, in order to afford the greatest degree of comfort to the patients. The kitchen building was of comprises several departments, including attendants' dining room, bakery, kitchen, refrigerating and store rooms.