Difference between revisions of "London Psychiatric Hospital"
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== History == | == History == | ||
The third asylum built in Ontario. Originally located in the old barracks at Ft. Malden on the Detroit River. Built to relieve over crowding at Toronto's asylum. Most of the original buildings have been demolished over the years, only a few small ones remain. There are plans to re-use the property. | The third asylum built in Ontario. Originally located in the old barracks at Ft. Malden on the Detroit River. Built to relieve over crowding at Toronto's asylum. Most of the original buildings have been demolished over the years, only a few small ones remain. There are plans to re-use the property. | ||
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| + | == Images of London Psychiatric Hospital == | ||
| + | {{image gallery|[[London Psychiatric Hospital Image Gallery|London Psychiatric Hospital]]}} | ||
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| + | File:London Ontario Asylum.JPG | ||
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[[Category:Ontario]] | [[Category:Ontario]] | ||
[[Category:Demolished Institution]] | [[Category:Demolished Institution]] | ||
[[Category:Cottage Plan]] | [[Category:Cottage Plan]] | ||
Revision as of 05:00, 17 August 2011
| London Psychiatric Hospital | |
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| Established | 1870 |
| Opened | 1872 |
| Closed | 1997 |
| Current Status | Demolished |
| Building Style | Cottage Plan |
| Location | London, ON |
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History
The third asylum built in Ontario. Originally located in the old barracks at Ft. Malden on the Detroit River. Built to relieve over crowding at Toronto's asylum. Most of the original buildings have been demolished over the years, only a few small ones remain. There are plans to re-use the property.
Images of London Psychiatric Hospital
Main Image Gallery: London Psychiatric Hospital
