Difference between revisions of "Evansville State Hospital"
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| name = Evansville State Hospital | | name = Evansville State Hospital | ||
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| location = Evansville, IN | | location = Evansville, IN | ||
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| peak_patient_population = 1,500 est. in 1954 | | peak_patient_population = 1,500 est. in 1954 | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | A general treatment facility with a long, rich history. Also referred to as "Woodmere", Evansville provided solitude and peace for mentally-ill patients. While Central State Hospital was a progressive force in scientific medicine in the early 20th century, Evansville remained largely a custodial institution. | + | A general treatment facility with a long, rich history. Also referred to as "Woodmere", Evansville provided solitude and peace for mentally-ill patients. While Central State Hospital was a progressive force in scientific medicine in the early 20th century, Evansville remained largely a custodial institution. In the late 1930s the "X" shaped main building was severely damaged in a fire started by an employee. It was replaced in 1943 by a "U" shaped building, referred to as the Continuing Treatment Unit. By the late 1990s a new facility was being built & all the old structures were demolished by 2008. The hospital continues to serve southwestern Indiana in it's new facility. |
| + | == Images of Evansville State Hospital == | ||
| + | {{image gallery|[[Evansville State Hospital Image Gallery|Evansville State Hospital]]}} | ||
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| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | file:Woodmere5.png | ||
| + | file:Evan1.jpg | ||
| + | file:Woodmere.jpg | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | [http://www.usgennet.org/usa/in/county/vanderburgh/statehospital.html/ Hospital Cemetery] | ||
[[Category:Indiana]] | [[Category:Indiana]] | ||
[[Category:Rambling Plan]] | [[Category:Rambling Plan]] | ||
[[Category:Active Institution]] | [[Category:Active Institution]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Demolished Institution]] | ||
Revision as of 20:55, 26 December 2009
| Evansville State Hospital | |
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| Construction Began | 1888 |
| Opened | 1890 |
| Demolished | 2002-2008 |
| Current Status | Active |
| Building Style | Rambling Plan |
| Location | Evansville, IN |
| Architecture Style | Gothic Revival |
| Peak Patient Population | 1,500 est. in 1954 |
| Alternate Names | Woodmere Asylum Southern Indiana Hospital for the Insane |
History
A general treatment facility with a long, rich history. Also referred to as "Woodmere", Evansville provided solitude and peace for mentally-ill patients. While Central State Hospital was a progressive force in scientific medicine in the early 20th century, Evansville remained largely a custodial institution. In the late 1930s the "X" shaped main building was severely damaged in a fire started by an employee. It was replaced in 1943 by a "U" shaped building, referred to as the Continuing Treatment Unit. By the late 1990s a new facility was being built & all the old structures were demolished by 2008. The hospital continues to serve southwestern Indiana in it's new facility.
Images of Evansville State Hospital
Main Image Gallery: Evansville State Hospital
