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|Body= This institution was opened by [[Allens Invalid Home|Dr. H.D. Allen]] in 1890, on the site of the old Oglethorpe University, which comprised 40 acres of land and a three-story brick building with 17 room and a large hall on the third floor. In 1891 a large house and 46 acres of land, about 150 yards distant from the original building, were purchased by Dr. Allen. This gave the institution two seperate buildings, one for men and one for women, and this complete separation of the sexes has continued to the present time.  
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|Body= In 1895 the General Assembly provided for the establishment of the [[Chester State Hospital|Illinois Asylum for the Incurable Insane]]. A three-member commission, appointed by the Governor, was instructed to select a suitable site, initiate construction plans, and operate the institution, subject to inspection by the Board of State Commissioners of Public Charities.  
 
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Revision as of 04:14, 22 October 2023

Featured Image Of The Week

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In 1895 the General Assembly provided for the establishment of the Illinois Asylum for the Incurable Insane. A three-member commission, appointed by the Governor, was instructed to select a suitable site, initiate construction plans, and operate the institution, subject to inspection by the Board of State Commissioners of Public Charities.
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