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{{infobox institution
 
{{infobox institution
 
| name = Wisconsin State T.B. Sanatorium
 
| name = Wisconsin State T.B. Sanatorium
| image =
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| image = WisconsinSanatoriumAdministration.png
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| image_size = 250px
 
| alt =
 
| alt =
| caption =  
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| caption = Admin Building
| established =
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| established = 1905
 
| construction_began =
 
| construction_began =
 
| construction_ended =
 
| construction_ended =
 
| opened = Nov. 7, 1907
 
| opened = Nov. 7, 1907
| closed =
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| closed = 2011
 
| demolished =
 
| demolished =
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| current_status = [[Closed Institution|Closed]]
| building_style =
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| building_style = [[Cottage Planned Institutions|Cottage Plan]]
 
| architect(s) =
 
| architect(s) =
| location = Wales, Waukesha County, WI
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| location = Wales,WI
 
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| architecture_style =
 
| peak_patient_population =
 
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| alternate_names = Statesan
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| alternate_names = <br>
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*Ethan Allen School for Boys
 
}}
 
}}
'''History'''
 
  
Opened in 1907 for the treatment of TB cases throughout the state, this facility was located in Waukesha County, near Wales, WI.  Built with an open air school the facility was used for the treatment of Tb until some time in 1957 when TB treatment became better.  In 1959 the Sanatorium was converted to the Ethan Allen School for Boys, which served as a correctional facility for boys age 10-25.  Four of the original buildings on the 216 acre site are still in use.
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==History==
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Opened in 1907 for the treatment of TB cases throughout the state, this facility was located in Waukesha County, near Wales, WI.  Built with an open air school the facility was used for the treatment of TB until some time in 1957 when TB treatment became better.  In 1959 the Sanatorium was converted to the Ethan Allen School for Boys, which served as a correctional facility for boys age 10-25.  The state closed the correctional facility in 2011.
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==Images==
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<gallery>
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File:WisconsinSanatorium.png
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File:WisconsinSanatorium1.png
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File:Wisconsin Sanatorium2.png
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File:WisconsinSanatoriumRefectory.png
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</gallery>
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[[Category:Wisconsin]]
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[[Category:Cottage Plan]]
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[[Category:Closed Institution]]

Revision as of 21:35, 2 November 2012

Wisconsin State T.B. Sanatorium

Admin Building
Established 1905
Opened Nov. 7, 1907
Closed 2011
Current Status Closed
Building Style Cottage Plan
Location Wales,WI
Alternate Names
  • Ethan Allen School for Boys



History

Opened in 1907 for the treatment of TB cases throughout the state, this facility was located in Waukesha County, near Wales, WI. Built with an open air school the facility was used for the treatment of TB until some time in 1957 when TB treatment became better. In 1959 the Sanatorium was converted to the Ethan Allen School for Boys, which served as a correctional facility for boys age 10-25. The state closed the correctional facility in 2011.

Images