Evansville State Hospital
From Asylum Projects
| Evansville State Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Construction Began | 1888 |
| Opened | 1890 |
| Demolished | 2002-2008 |
| Current Status | Active |
| Building Style | Rambling Plan |
| Location | Evansville, IN |
| Peak Patient Population | 1,500 est. in 1954 |
| Alternate Names | Woodmere Asylum Southern Indiana Hospital for the Insane |
History
A general treatment facility with a long, rich history. Also referred to as "Woodmere", Evansville provided solitude and peace for mentally-ill patients. While Central State Hospital was a progressive force in scientific medicine in the early 20th century, Evansville remained largely a custodial institution.
