Danvers State Hospital
Danvers State Hospital, Former psychiatric hospital in Danvers, United States.
The Victorian Gothic building spans across a hilltop with a central administration block and four extending wings on each side of the structure.
Constructed in 1874 and opened in 1878 under architect Nathaniel Jeremiah Bradlee, the hospital followed the Kirkbride Plan for mental health treatment facilities.
The hospital established a nursing training program in 1889 and introduced a pathological research laboratory in 1895 to advance medical knowledge.
The facility contained separate wings for male and female patients, with specialized areas for tuberculosis treatment and occupational therapy programs.
The hospital grounds included self-sustaining features such as a water supply from Middleton Pond, repair shops, farm buildings, and staff residences.
Location: Danvers
Inception: 1878
Architects: Nathaniel Jeremiah Bradlee
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.58120,-70.97440
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
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