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{{infobox institution | {{infobox institution | ||
| name = Vernon County Asylum | | name = Vernon County Asylum | ||
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| image_size = 250px | | image_size = 250px | ||
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| construction_began = | | construction_began = | ||
| construction_ended = | | construction_ended = | ||
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| closed = | | closed = | ||
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| current_status = [[Demolished Institution|Demolished]] | | current_status = [[Demolished Institution|Demolished]] | ||
− | | building_style = [[Single Building | + | | building_style = [[Single Building Institution|Single Building]] |
| architect(s) = | | architect(s) = | ||
| location = Viroqua, WI | | location = Viroqua, WI | ||
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| peak_patient_population = | | peak_patient_population = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | The Vernon County Insane Asylum was approved in November 1887 and was opened in January 1889. It was first built to accommodate 150 patients. In 1896 a new almshouse was built on the county farm near the asylum. | + | The Vernon County Insane Asylum was approved in November 1887 and was opened in January 1889. It was first built to accommodate 150 patients. In 1896 a new almshouse was built on the county farm near the asylum. A new building is located on the site of the original hospital. |
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[[Category:Wisconsin]] | [[Category:Wisconsin]] | ||
[[Category:Demolished Institution]] | [[Category:Demolished Institution]] | ||
− | [[Category:Single Building | + | [[Category:Single Building]] |
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