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| ==History== | | ==History== |
− | In 1889, Dr. James Ferguson founded Falkirk, known at the time as Falkirk in the Ramapos, as a private sanatorium for the mentally ill. Named after his hometown in Scotland, the facility would become known as a “high scale, therapeutic resting estate for those with nervous disorders.” Ferguson, considered a pioneer in mental illness treatment and research, emphasized an open door policy for his patients, an innovative concept for its time.
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− | Today the property nestled on 150 acres of fields and woods, features several smaller cottages, a beautiful main residence, the remains of the old psychiatric center and hospital buildings (ongoing renovation), an equestrian center, several barns, paddocks, and a golf course complete with restaurant.
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| [[Category:New York]] | | [[Category:New York]] |
| [[Category:Cottage Plan]] | | [[Category:Cottage Plan]] |
| [[Category:Preserved Institution]] | | [[Category:Preserved Institution]] |