Ipswich Mental Hospital, Psychiatric hospital in Ipswich, Australia.
The Ipswich Mental Hospital spreads across 140 acres on the southern outskirts of Ipswich, featuring multiple ward buildings and administrative structures in Georgian style architecture.
Established in 1878 as a branch of Goodna Asylum, the facility expanded between 1908 and 1917 with new male and female wards to accommodate increasing patient numbers.
The hospital design reflected the medical principles of the early 1900s through its radial planning and separate areas for male and female patients with gardens.
The facility transformed into the Challinor Centre in 1968, focusing on services for intellectually disabled individuals before becoming part of the University of Southern Queensland.
The Blair Pavilion and Administration Building from 1908-1914 demonstrate the architectural evolution of Australian mental health facilities through their preserved structural elements.
Location: Queensland
Website: http://usq.edu.au/ipswich
GPS coordinates: -27.62840,152.75550
Latest update: March 13, 2025 22:45
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