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− | + | aka Lovering Colony State Hospital | |
+ | aka Lovering Colony of Taunton State Hospital | ||
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+ | aka William C Lovering Colony of Taunton State Hospital | ||
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+ | Still more to be found, but the Lovering Colony was a satellite of Taunton State Hospital intended strictly for women. Located at 45 Davis Street, Taunton, MA, the buildings were completed in 1914 only 2 miles from the main campus. | ||
Taunton State Hospital did have at least three "colonies" according to local historian, including Lovering, "Simeon Borden Colony", and a Raynham Farm Colony. | 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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− | + | Excerpt from "Public Document No. 22" | |
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SIXTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT | SIXTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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