Hudson River State Hospital, Former psychiatric hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York, US
The High Victorian Gothic main building extends across 296 acres of land with separate wings connected to a central administration section.
The hospital opened in 1871 with 40 patients and expanded over 25 years to become one of the largest mental health facilities in New York State.
The hospital followed the Kirkbride Plan, which revolutionized mental health care by providing patients with natural surroundings instead of prison-like conditions.
The property underwent transformation into Hudson Heritage, a development project featuring 750 residential units, commercial spaces, medical offices, and a hotel.
Frederick Clarke Withers designed the first American institutional building in High Victorian Gothic style, earning National Historic Landmark status.
Location: New York
Inception: 1867
Architects: Frederick Clarke Withers
GPS coordinates: 41.73306,-73.92806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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