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In 1968-69, a major two-wing addition, which cost about $400,000, was constructed at the Overlook and increased the capacity to about seventy patients. The new wings were named for Elizabeth McLaughry and dedicated in her honor. At about the same time the Overlook evolved away from the mental health field and became an extended care nursing home. The McLaughry family continues to operate the Overlook to this day.<ref>http://www.lawrencecountymemoirs.com/lcmpages/46/overlook-sanitarium-new-wilmington-pa</ref> | In 1968-69, a major two-wing addition, which cost about $400,000, was constructed at the Overlook and increased the capacity to about seventy patients. The new wings were named for Elizabeth McLaughry and dedicated in her honor. At about the same time the Overlook evolved away from the mental health field and became an extended care nursing home. The McLaughry family continues to operate the Overlook to this day.<ref>http://www.lawrencecountymemoirs.com/lcmpages/46/overlook-sanitarium-new-wilmington-pa</ref> | ||
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