Porterville State Hospital
From Asylum Projects
| Porterville State Hospital | |
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| Established | 1945 |
| Opened | 1953 |
| Current Status | Active |
| Building Style | Cottage Plan |
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History
The Porterville State Hospital opened for service on May 12, 1953, with 200 clients. When Governor Earl Warren dedicated the facility, there was an estimated audience of 3,000 people and most Porterville businesses closed for the afternoon. The total population at the facility reached its peak in 1957 with over 2,600 clients. The facility would later be renamed by the Department of Developmental Services to Porterville Developmental Center to better reflect the purpose of the facility that cared for individuals with developmental disabilities.
