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| + | In 1889, Dr. James Ferguson founded Falkirk, known at the time as Falkirk in the Ramapos, as a private sanatorium for the mentally ill. Named after his hometown in Scotland, the facility would become known as a “high scale, therapeutic resting estate for those with nervous disorders.” Ferguson, considered a pioneer in mental illness treatment and research, emphasized an open door policy for his patients, an innovative concept for its time. | ||
| + | Today the property nestled on 150 acres of fields and woods, features several smaller cottages, a beautiful main residence, the remains of the old psychiatric center and hospital buildings (ongoing renovation), an equestrian center, several barns, paddocks, and a golf course complete with restaurant. | ||
[[Category:New York]] | [[Category:New York]] | ||
[[Category:Cottage Plan]] | [[Category:Cottage Plan]] | ||
[[Category:Preserved Institution]] | [[Category:Preserved Institution]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:23, 12 April 2021
| Falkirk Sanatorium | |
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| Opened | 1889 |
| Closed | 1988 |
| Current Status | Preserved |
| Building Style | Cottage Plan |
| Location | Woodbury, NY |
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History[edit]
In 1889, Dr. James Ferguson founded Falkirk, known at the time as Falkirk in the Ramapos, as a private sanatorium for the mentally ill. Named after his hometown in Scotland, the facility would become known as a “high scale, therapeutic resting estate for those with nervous disorders.” Ferguson, considered a pioneer in mental illness treatment and research, emphasized an open door policy for his patients, an innovative concept for its time.
Today the property nestled on 150 acres of fields and woods, features several smaller cottages, a beautiful main residence, the remains of the old psychiatric center and hospital buildings (ongoing renovation), an equestrian center, several barns, paddocks, and a golf course complete with restaurant.
