Clarinda State Hospital
From Asylum Projects
| Clarinda State Hospital | |
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| Established | 1884 |
| Construction Began | 1885 |
| Opened | 1888 |
| Current Status | Active and Preserved |
| Building Style | Kirkbride Plan |
| Architect(s) | William Foster & Henry F. Liebbe |
| Architecture Style | Kirkbride Plan |
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"At the time it was built, it was believed to be the largest building under one roof." From the "BOARD OF CONTROL OF STATE INSTITUTIONS, From Iowa Official Register 1909-1910" pages 262-269:
- Superintendent-MAX E. WITTE, M.D.
- First Assistant Physician-M. CHARLES MACKIN, M.D.
- Second Assistant Physician-ROY MOON, M.D.
- Third Assistant Physician-
- Fourth Assistant Physician-
- Woman Physician-PAULINE LEADER, M.D.
- Steward-JOHN W. PAYNE
- Matron-MARY E. COATS
The amount allowed for the support of this hospital is $12 per month for each patient.
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