Traverse City State Hospital Chris Miller

Traverse City State Hospital

Author: Chris Miller
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Book Title
Traverse City State Hospital
Author
Chris Miller
ISBN
9781531619398
Northern Michigan Asylum, which opened in 1885, was known during most of its years as Traverse City State Hospital. It was run during its first decades by Dr. James Decker Munson, who left his legacy in the landscaped grounds and the medical center that today bears his name. Traverse City State Hospital served the mental health needs of a large part of Michigan for 104 years until its closure in 1989, housing a population as large as 3,000 in its many buildings.This book traces the history of this great institution, from the local and mental health context in which it was founded, through its growth, development, and decline, and finally to its renovation and preservation as a vital part of the Traverse City community. More than 200 photographs and images are provided, including many of the features and buildings long gone.Binding Type: HardcoverAuthor: Chris MillerPublisher: Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsPublished: 05/01/2005ISBN: 9781531619398Pages: 130Weight: 0.91lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d
Northern Michigan Asylum, which opened in 1885, was known during most of its years as Traverse City State Hospital. It was run during its first decades by Dr. James Decker Munson, who left his legacy in the landscaped grounds and the medical center that today bears his name. Traverse City State Hospital served the mental health needs of a large part of Michigan for 104 years until its closure in 1989, housing a population as large as 3,000 in its many buildings.This book traces the history of this great institution, from the local and mental health context in which it was founded, through its growth, development, and decline, and finally to its renovation and preservation as a vital part of the Traverse City community. More than 200 photographs and images are provided, including many of the features and buildings long gone.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Chris Miller
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Published: 05/01/2005
ISBN: 9781531619398
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d
Northern Michigan Asylum, which opened in 1885, was known during most of its years as Traverse City State Hospital. It was run during its first decades by Dr. James Decker Munson, who left his legacy in the landscaped grounds and the medical center that today bears his name. Traverse City State Hospital served the mental health needs of a large part of Michigan for 104 years until its closure in 1989, housing a population as large as 3,000 in its many buildings.This book traces the history of this great institution, from the local and mental health context in which it was founded, through its growth, development, and decline, and finally to its renovation and preservation as a vital part of the Traverse City community. More than 200 photographs and images are provided, including many of the features and buildings long gone.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Chris Miller
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Published: 05/01/2005
ISBN: 9781531619398
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d