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{{infobox institution | {{infobox institution | ||
| name = Lovering Colony State Hospital | | name = Lovering Colony State Hospital | ||
| image = | | image = Lovering1971b.jpg | ||
| image_size = 250px | | image_size = 250px | ||
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| closed = 1974 | | closed = 1974 | ||
| demolished = 1974 | | demolished = 1974 | ||
| current_status = Demolished | | current_status = [[Demolished Institution|Demolished]] | ||
| building_style = | | building_style = [[Cottage Planned Institutions|Cottage Plan]] | ||
| architect(s) = | | architect(s) = | ||
| location = 45 Davis St, Taunton, MA | | location = 45 Davis St, Taunton, MA | ||
| architecture_style = | | architecture_style = | ||
| peak_patient_population = 100 | | peak_patient_population = 100 | ||
| alternate_names = | | alternate_names =<br> | ||
William Croade Lovering Colony of Taunton State Hospital | *William Croade Lovering Colony of Taunton State Hospital | ||
*Lovering Colony of Taunton State Hospital | |||
Lovering Colony of Taunton State Hospital | *William C Lovering Colony for Women | ||
William C Lovering Colony for Women | |||
}} | }} | ||
==History== | |||
Two miles from the main campus of [[Taunton State Hospital]], work began in 1912 and completed in 1914 on Davis St in Taunton. The female only satellite campus was to be known as William C Lovering Colony. Consisting of three buildings, the colony housed 100 patients. Taunton State Hospital did have at least three "colonies" according to local historian, including Lovering, "Simeon Borden Colony", and a Raynham Farm Colony. | |||
Two miles from the main campus of [[Taunton State Hospital]], work began in 1912 and completed in 1914 on Davis St in Taunton. The female only satellite campus was to be known as William C Lovering Colony. Consisting of three buildings, the colony housed 100 patients. | |||
Taunton State Hospital did have at least three "colonies" according to local historian, including Lovering, "Simeon Borden Colony", and a Raynham Farm Colony. | |||
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==Images== | ==Images== | ||
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File: | File:Lovering1971b.jpg | ||
File:Lovering main gate.jpg | |||
File:Lovering side gate.JPG | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category:Massachusetts]] | [[Category:Massachusetts]] | ||
[[Category:Demolished Institution]] | |||
[[Category:Cottage Plan]] | |||
Latest revision as of 21:35, 19 December 2024
| Lovering Colony State Hospital | |
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| Construction Began | 1912 |
| Construction Ended | 1914 |
| Opened | 1914 |
| Closed | 1974 |
| Demolished | 1974 |
| Current Status | Demolished |
| Building Style | Cottage Plan |
| Location | 45 Davis St, Taunton, MA |
| Peak Patient Population | 100 |
| Alternate Names |
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History
Two miles from the main campus of Taunton State Hospital, work began in 1912 and completed in 1914 on Davis St in Taunton. The female only satellite campus was to be known as William C Lovering Colony. Consisting of three buildings, the colony housed 100 patients. Taunton State Hospital did have at least three "colonies" according to local historian, including Lovering, "Simeon Borden Colony", and a Raynham Farm Colony.
Excerpt
"Public Document No. 22"
SIXTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT
TAUNTON STATE HOSPITAL
YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 1914
During the year the group of buildings intended for women alone on Davis Street which is now known as the William C Lovering colony has been completed and is proving satisfactory in every way. It provides for 100 patients.
The group of buildings at the William C. Lovering colony for women, on Davis Street, were finished and occupied during the early summer. The Lovering colony provides for 100 women patients
