H. H. Richardson Complex, 19th century psychiatric hospital in Buffalo, United States.
The H. H. Richardson Complex extends across 100 acres with 38 buildings featuring stone walls, round arches, and detailed architectural elements.
Construction of the Buffalo State Asylum began in 1871 under architect Henry Hobson Richardson, marking a significant development in mental health facilities.
The Richardson Olmsted Campus maintains its original Romanesque Revival architecture while adapting to modern uses as a hotel and conference center.
The complex sits between Forest Avenue and Rockwell Road, offering guided tours and hosting community events throughout the year.
The buildings incorporate the Kirkbride Plan, which arranged patient wards in a linear formation to maximize sunlight and fresh air circulation.
Location: Buffalo
Inception: 1870
Architects: Henry Hobson Richardson
Architectural style: Richardsonian Romanesque
Website: http://richardson-olmsted.com
GPS coordinates: 42.92940,-78.88210
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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