Peoria State Hospital, mental health asylum near Bartonville, Illinois
Peoria State Hospital is a former hospital in Limestone Township, Illinois, designed in the Prairie School architectural style. The complex features the characteristic horizontal lines and integration with the landscape that defined this influential architectural movement.
The hospital was established in the early 1900s to provide psychiatric care and treatment for patients in Illinois. The facility played an important role in developing the state's hospital infrastructure during this period.
The site is located in a rural area outside Peoria and is accessible by car. Visitors should know that some buildings may not be open to the public, so it is best to respect the historic property's boundaries.
The hospital was influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright's principles and stands as a notable example of Prairie School architecture in the region. Its design shows how this movement extended beyond residential buildings to public institutions.
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