Records indicate that in 1917, Central State Hospital had approximately 1700 individuals in its care, and by 1948, that number had grown to nearly 4000. By 1950, a ward in a building known as East View was said to have housed more than 300 people in one room.
Pictured here is an example of one such crowded ward for female patients.
Photo Credit: Ray Hash
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| Gallery | Central State Hospital Exhibit | |