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| architect(s) = Boyden & Ball  
 
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| location = Taunton, MA
 
| location = Taunton, MA
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| architecture_style = Renaissance Revival
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| architecture_style = Neo-classical
 
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In 1999 the large dome crowning the admin collapsed into the building. And on March 19, 2006 a huge fire gutted what was left of the administration. The burned out administration section remained until in 2009 Massachusetts demolished what remained of the kirkbride.  
 
In 1999 the large dome crowning the admin collapsed into the building. And on March 19, 2006 a huge fire gutted what was left of the administration. The burned out administration section remained until in 2009 Massachusetts demolished what remained of the kirkbride.  
  
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In 2012 Massachusetts announced that Taunton State Hospital would be closing. A plan to keep a portion of the facility open was vetoed by Governor Deval Patrick in July 2012. Taunton State Hospital remains open and houses 48 psychiatric beds, the Women's Recovery from Addiction Program, a residential program under the Department of Youth Services, and a substance abuse program administered by High Point Treatment Center. There is also a greenhouse on the campus that is staffed by patients and sells a variety of plants and seasonal produce to the public.
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In 2012 Massachusetts announced that Taunton State Hospital would be closing. This announcement has resulted in much protest from the local and metal health community, and has so far been halted.
  
 
== Images of Taunton State Hospital ==
 
== Images of Taunton State Hospital ==

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