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Revision as of 13:56, 26 January 2017
| Westborough State Hospital | |
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| Established | 1884 |
| Construction Began | 1886 |
| Opened | 1887 |
| Closed | 2010 |
| Current Status | Closed |
| Building Style | Cottage Plan |
| Architect(s) | Kendall, Taylor & Stevens |
| Location | Westborough, MA |
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History
Westborough State was established in 1886 as a residential treatment facility for the mentally ill. Westborough was one of the first hospitals in the United States to apply the principles of homeopathic medicine to the treatment of mental disorders. Its important place in the history of American psychiatry has been recognized through its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.
Images of Westborough State Hospital
Main Image Gallery: Westborough State Hospital
