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|Body= In 1883, discussions were made concerning opening a state hospital since the state's only mental facility in Indianapolis had become overcrowded. A 160-acre farm was purchased in October 1883, and an additional 121 adjoining acres were donated by the [[Logansport State Hospital|citizens of Cass County]]. Plans & specifications were submitted on May 26, 1884. The next year, the Administration building, a 3-story structure of Victorian architecture, was built at the center of the ridge (cliff) in the maple grove.    
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|Body= Construction began in 1870 and the newly built [[Worcester State Hospital]] opened seven years later. Designed by architect Ward P. Delano of the firm Fuller & Delano of Worcester, the flagstone and brick building stood four stories tall, and between the 500 foot wings stood a beautiful clock tower, looming above the central administration building. On an interesting note, Sigmund Freud visited the hospital in 1909 during his only trip to America.                                  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:55, 21 December 2025

Featured Image Of The Week

Worcester State Hospital (4).jpg
Construction began in 1870 and the newly built Worcester State Hospital opened seven years later. Designed by architect Ward P. Delano of the firm Fuller & Delano of Worcester, the flagstone and brick building stood four stories tall, and between the 500 foot wings stood a beautiful clock tower, looming above the central administration building. On an interesting note, Sigmund Freud visited the hospital in 1909 during his only trip to America.