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London Psychiatric Hospital | |
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Established | 1870 |
Opened | 1872 |
Closed | 1997 |
Current Status | Demolished |
Building Style | Cottage Plan |
Location | London, ON |
Alternate Names | London Ontario Asylum for the Insane
London Asylum London Health Centre |
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.