
About The Ridges
Opening its doors, the Athens Lunatic Asylum welcomed its first
patient in 1874. This state-of-the-art mental hospital was based on
the design of renowned architect Thomas Kirkbride and embraced the
current societal trends toward institutionalizing the insane. The
hospital began as a type of long- term care for those not easily
accepted or able to function in society. The typical meaning of
“asylum” at the time was a safe haven with little likelihood of
departure.
Mental Asylums
TEN DAYS IN A MAD-HOUSE
Written in 1887. Reporter goes undercover and
fakes being insane. Story here
The Ridges
Stockton State
Mental Asylum
Of Interest
Insane Asylums
Unveiled
Asylum
Pictures and Information
Asylum Wallpaper
 
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