Sites tagged "Saint Elizabeths Hospital Historic District": 13
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Dry Barn (1884-2022): Constructed during the 1880s, this important agricultural structure was destroyed in a fire in 2022.
Farming was an integral part in the treatment of patients at Saint Elizabeths. It also carried out the hospital's goal of producing as much of its own food as possible. During his time as the…
Circulating Library: The Circulating Library was established at Saint Elizabeths in 1883 and was a significant part of the daily lives and treatment of patients.
The circulating library played an important role in the daily lives and treatment of Saint Elizabeths’ patients. By 1913, the library’s collection included around six thousand books. Almost ten years…
The Center Building: As the first building on Saint Elizabeths' campus, the Center Building is an important example of how professionals viewed the built environment in the treatment of mental illness.
The Center Building was constructed between 1852 and 1895 and is 948 feet in length. Described as “Collegiate Gothic,” the architecture is of a style that was considered appropriate for hospitals for…