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Websites on Kirkbride: The Beckmann Theatre, Indianapolis, IN Site of a theatre group that performs in the former laundry building of Central State Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. A Brief History of Spring Grove Chronological history of second oldest mental hospital in the United States, with many illustrations including photos of buildings and building plans. Central State Reuse Commission Official website for the redevelopment of the former Central State Hospital campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. Clinton Valley Center Expandable thumbnail photographs by Butch of this abandoned asylum in Pontiac, Michigan, prior to demolition. Clinton Valley Center - An Album of Images and History Historic information along with modern and historic images of the former Pontiac State Hospital in Michigan. The Demise of Pontiac State Hospital The Fabulous Ruins of Detroit site presents this well-documented and well-illustrated tour of the former Pontiac State Hospital (Clinton Valley Center) at a time when it had been partially demolished during 2000. Elgin State Hospital Annex Postcard image of annex at Elgin State Hospital in Illinois, accompanied by description of early history. Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex Minnesota Historical Society page with history, context, modern color photos, and links to related historic buildings. Forgotten Photography A photographic journey by David and Karie Esmann through some of the historical asylums and state hospitals of the United States. History of Rozelle Illustrated history of Kirkbride-plan Callan Mental Hospital in Sydney, Australia, later integrated into Rozelle Hospital. Hudson River State Hospital Site concerning the past, present, and future of the Hudson River State Hospital in New York State, which was built on a variation of the Kirkbride floor plan. Insane Asylum Number 3, Nevada, Missouri Page by London Irwin featuring several historic postcard images of the old Nevada State Hospital. Institute of Penn. Hospital Getting a New Lease on Life Philadelphia Business Journal article concerning re-use of Dr Kirkbride's mental hospital building. J. Farrow Museum Illustrated page of museum on the site of the former Kirkbride-plan Winnebago State Hospital in Wisconsin. Kalamazoo Public Library: Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital The library provides an illustrated history of what was once the largest institution of its kind in Michigan, officially opened in 1859. Includes a gallery of historic photographs. Kalamazoo State Hospital Gloria Liu presents several clear black-and-white photos of the interior and exterior of the Kirkbride building at Kalamazoo State Hospital in Michigan. Kirkbride Buildings Information on Thomas Story Kirkbride and his mental hospital plan. Includes photographs of several Kirkbride buildings. Kirkbride's Hospital Historic District web page with detailed description of this pioneering Philadelphia hospital and its history. A Mental Hospital's Breakdown April 20, 2003 article from the Pittsburg Post-Gazette concerning history and pending demolition of Dixmont State Hospital. Michigan Historical Marker - Clinton Valley Center Michigan Historical Markers page on asylum building designed by Elijah E. Myers and completed in 1878. Olmsted School on Pan Am Site Buffalo Preservation Report article opposing a school plan on the site of the H.H. Richardson and Frederick Law Olmdsted - designed grounds of the Buffalo State Hospital in New York. Places in Worcester - Asylum For the Insane Community page with historic anecdotes from several submitters, and old postcard views. The Ridges Isn't That Scary Interview with Ohio University archivist and Ridges expert Doug McCabe. Save Clinton Valley Center Extensive photo gallery of Clinton Valley Center, formerly located in Pontiac, Michigan. Spencer State Hospital History of state hospital in West Virginia. Includes a photograph. Part of Roane County genealogy pages. St. Elizabeths Hospital Historic Medical Sites page concerning this federal government mental hospital in Washington, D.C., with recent photo of the center of the Kirkbride building. Town Sees Red Over Police Vandalism (Weston, West Virginia) Article from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from June 1999 about the former Weston State Hospital in West Virginia. The article gives equal attention to a police vandalism incident and plans to re-use the building.
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