Castner Scrapbook v.9, Hospitals, Charitable, page 36
Historical Images of Philadelphia Castner Scrapbook Collection
Item Info
Historic Street Address: 49th & Market Streets
Media Type: Scrapbooks
Source: Print and Picture Collection
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Item pdcc00835, top [image dimensions 16.0 cm x 23.9 cm]:
Depicts an exterior view of the Pennsylvania Hospital for the Insane, showing people enjoying the extensive grounds of the 100 acre site near 44th and Market in West Philadelphia.The new hospital opened in 1841 with Dr. Thomas Story Kirkbride as its superintendant. Known as the "father of American psychiatry", Kirkbride believed fervently in the humane treatment of the insane, and adopted the most advanced therapeutic techniques of the day. The building soon proved inadequate for Kirkbride's innovative ideas, which were based on his philosophy of individualized treatment, and in 1859 a twin building was opened for male patients five blocks to the west at 49th and Market Streets. The original building was reserved for females, and, in 1959, was demolished to make way for the city's subway project.
Building demolished: YES ca. 1959
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Item pdcc00836, bottom [image dimensions 10.0 cm x 19.0 cm]:
Depicts an exterior view of the Pennsylvania Hospital for the Insane, showing people enjoying the extensive grounds near 49th and Market in West Philadelphia.The new hospital opened in 1859 as a twin to the original hospital building at 44th and Market. Dr. Thomas Story Kirkbride, the hospital's superintendant became known as the "father of American psychiatry". He believed fervently in the humane treatment of the insane, and adopted the most advanced therapeutic techniques of the day. The new building, which at first served male patients only (females remained at the original building), allowed him the space he needed to practice his innovative ideas. Eventually both departments were consolidated with the construction of a five-story addition to this building, which was renamed The Institute of the Pennsylvania Hospital. The hospital closed in 1997.
Geocode Latitude: Geocode Longitude:-75.218617
Geocode Latitude:39.959633
Call Number: A917.481 P536 v.9
Creator Name: Castner, Samuel, Jr., 1843-1929 - Compiler
Devereux, Nicholson B., approximately 1813- - Artist
Sloan, Samuel, 1815-1884 - Architect
Butler, J. M. - Engraver
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