Gardner State Hospital, Former mental health facility in Gardner, Massachusetts.
The Gardner State Hospital complex spreads across multiple buildings with diverse architectural elements reflecting mental health treatment approaches of the twentieth century.
Established in the early 1900s, the Gardner State Hospital served as a primary mental health care institution in Massachusetts until its closure in 1975.
The hospital introduced cottage-style residences for patients, marking a shift from traditional institutional settings to more residential treatment environments.
The former hospital grounds now house the North Central Correctional Institution, located at coordinates 42°34′47.29″N 71°56′30.59″W.
Medical records and documentation from Gardner State Hospital provide detailed insights into evolving mental health treatment methods throughout the 20th century.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.57980,-71.94180
Latest update: April 6, 2025 01:41
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