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=William Croade Lovering Colony of Taunton State Hospital=
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{{infobox institution
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| name = Lovering Colony State Hospital
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| image = Lovering1971b.jpg
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| established =
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| construction_began = 1912
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| construction_ended = 1914
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| opened = 1914
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| closed = 1974
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| demolished = 1974
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| current_status = Demolished
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| location = 45 Davis St, Taunton, MA, USA
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| peak_patient_population = 100
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| alternate_names =<br>
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*William Croade Lovering Colony of Taunton State Hospital
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*Lovering Colony of Taunton State Hospital
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*William C Lovering Colony for Women
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aka Lovering Colony State Hospital
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Two miles from the main campus of [[Taunton State Hospital]], work began in 1912 and completed in 1914 on Davis St in Taunton. The female only satellite campus was to be known as William C Lovering Colony.  Consisting of three buildings, the colony housed 100 patients.
  
aka Lovering Colony of Taunton State Hospital
 
  
aka William C Lovering Colony of Taunton State Hospital
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Taunton State Hospital did have at least three "colonies" according to local historian, including Lovering, "Simeon Borden Colony", and a Raynham Farm Colony.
 
 
 
 
Still more to be found, but the Lovering Colony was a satellite of Taunton State Hospital intended strictly for women.  Located at 45 Davis Street, Taunton, MA, the buildings were completed in 1914 only 2 miles from the main campus.
 
  
Taunton State Hospital did have at least three "colonies" according to local historian, including Lovering, "Simeon Borden Colony", and a Raynham Farm Colony.
 
  
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==Excerpt==
Excerpt from "Public Document  No. 22"
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"Public Document  No. 22"
  
 
SIXTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT
 
SIXTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT
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During the year the group of buildings intended for women alone on Davis Street which is now known as the William C Lovering colony has been completed and is proving satisfactory in every way. It provides for 100 patients.
 
During the year the group of buildings intended for women alone on Davis Street which is now known as the William C Lovering colony has been completed and is proving satisfactory in every way. It provides for 100 patients.
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The group of buildings at the William C. Lovering colony for women, on Davis Street, were finished and occupied during the early summer. The Lovering colony provides for 100 women patients
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==Images==
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<gallery>
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File:Lovering1971b.jpg
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File:Lovering main gate.jpg
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File:Lovering side gate.JPG
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[[Category:Massachusetts]]

Latest revision as of 21:41, 28 May 2010

Lovering Colony State Hospital
Construction Began 1912
Construction Ended 1914
Opened 1914
Closed 1974
Demolished 1974
Current Status Demolished
Location 45 Davis St, Taunton, MA, USA
Peak Patient Population 100
Alternate Names
  • William Croade Lovering Colony of Taunton State Hospital
  • Lovering Colony of Taunton State Hospital
  • William C Lovering Colony for Women



Two miles from the main campus of Taunton State Hospital, work began in 1912 and completed in 1914 on Davis St in Taunton. The female only satellite campus was to be known as William C Lovering Colony. Consisting of three buildings, the colony housed 100 patients.


Taunton State Hospital did have at least three "colonies" according to local historian, including Lovering, "Simeon Borden Colony", and a Raynham Farm Colony.


Excerpt[edit]

"Public Document No. 22"

SIXTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT

TAUNTON STATE HOSPITAL

YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 1914


During the year the group of buildings intended for women alone on Davis Street which is now known as the William C Lovering colony has been completed and is proving satisfactory in every way. It provides for 100 patients.

The group of buildings at the William C. Lovering colony for women, on Davis Street, were finished and occupied during the early summer. The Lovering colony provides for 100 women patients


Images[edit]