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In January 1960, the facility re-opened as a center for people with mental retardation. In 1976 it was renamed its current name, Hamburg Center. To this day the Hamburg Center continues to carry out its mission of providing care and services to people with intellectual disabilities, with a goal of helping them learn to live independently in the community. At one time, more than 900 people lived at Hamburg Center. Today, the center has 122 occupants, many with physical as well as mental challenges. Hamburg consists of 43 buildings located on 154 acres of land and is a 269 bed intermediate care facility. | In January 1960, the facility re-opened as a center for people with mental retardation. In 1976 it was renamed its current name, Hamburg Center. To this day the Hamburg Center continues to carry out its mission of providing care and services to people with intellectual disabilities, with a goal of helping them learn to live independently in the community. At one time, more than 900 people lived at Hamburg Center. Today, the center has 122 occupants, many with physical as well as mental challenges. Hamburg consists of 43 buildings located on 154 acres of land and is a 269 bed intermediate care facility. | ||
Revision as of 14:13, 13 January 2012
| Hamburg Tuberculosis Sanatorium | |
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| Opened | 1914 originally, 1960 as state school |
| Closed | 1959 as a sanitarium |
| Current Status | Active |
| Building Style | Cottage Plan |
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History
In January 1960, the facility re-opened as a center for people with mental retardation. In 1976 it was renamed its current name, Hamburg Center. To this day the Hamburg Center continues to carry out its mission of providing care and services to people with intellectual disabilities, with a goal of helping them learn to live independently in the community. At one time, more than 900 people lived at Hamburg Center. Today, the center has 122 occupants, many with physical as well as mental challenges. Hamburg consists of 43 buildings located on 154 acres of land and is a 269 bed intermediate care facility.
Hamburg Center provides a wide range of services and programs, including recreational programs, living skills and vocational training, occupational and physical therapy, speech therapy, psychological and social services, and medical and dental care. These services are all intended to help people develop the skills they will need for independence within the community.
This hospital housed the conjoined twins - Lori and Dori (Reba)Schappell.
Images of Hamburg Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Main Image Gallery: Hamburg Tuberculosis Sanatorium
