Bowling Green in Wood County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lunatic House
1885
Photographed By Michael Baker
1. Lunatic House 1885 Marker
Inscription.
Lunatic House. Prior to 1885, a wooden building with rooms overlooking a hog pen had been used to house the insane patients. It was in such poor condition, however, that the infirmary director would not be responsible for anything that might happen to patients housed in that building. plans were made in 1883 for a new lunatic house to replace the condemned wooden building., In 1885, building of the new lunatic house began. The structure was to be made of brick and having two stories, 26 x 40 feet. The lower floor was to be divided into cells, while the upper floor was to be used as a hospital. , By January 7, 1886, the building was finished. It consisted of cells, hospital rooms, a bathroom, and a room for the attendants. Eight patients were moved in. The heat was supplied from the main building. Cost of construction was $1700.00
Prior to 1885, a wooden building with rooms overlooking a hog pen had been used to house the insane patients. It was in such poor condition, however, that the infirmary director would not be responsible for anything that might happen to patients housed in that building. plans were made in 1883 for a new lunatic house to replace the condemned wooden building.
In 1885, building of the new lunatic house began. The structure was to be made of brick and having two stories, 26 x 40 feet. The lower floor was to be divided into cells, while the upper floor was to be used as a hospital.
By January 7, 1886, the building was finished. It consisted of cells, hospital rooms, a bathroom, and a room for the attendants. Eight patients were moved in. The heat was supplied from the main building. Cost of construction was $1700.00
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is January 7, 1886.
Location. 41° 21.03′ N, 83° 36.961′ W. Marker is in Bowling Green, Ohio, in Wood County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of County Home Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13660 County Home Rd,, Bowling Green OH 43402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hog Barn, 1913 (a few steps from this marker); Pest House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2017, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. This page has been viewed 537 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on November 12, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 6, 2017, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
