Milwaukee County Asylum

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Milwaukee County Asylum
Construction Began 1888
Construction Ended 1889
Opened 1889
Current Status Demolished
Building Style Cottage Plan
Location Wauwatosa/Milwaukee, WI
Alternate Names
  • Asylum for the Chronic Insane of Milwaukee County
  • County Farm for Inebriates and Idiots
  • Milwaukee County Retreat for Weak and Feeble Minded Persons
  • Milwaukee County Asylum for the Chronic Insane



History

 The Asylum for the Chronic Insane of Milwaukee County, located in the town of Wauwatosa, was erected in 1888 through the efforts of the State Board of Charities and Reform and the members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. At that time it was claimed by the State Board of Charities and Reform that the buildings should have capacity for 100 inmates only, as a greater number would be detrimental to the best welfare of the patients generally, and that an estimate of $60,000 would be sufficient for the erection of such buildings as were desired. The county not having the necessary funds on hand, six-year 4 per cent county bonds were issued and sold at a premium of $100.


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