Essex County Overbrook Hospital (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (819 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1467127256 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
What was founded as the Essex County Lunacy Asylum evolved from a single building on South Orange Avenue to a city within itself in Cedar Grove. In 2007, the buildings were closed, and the hospital was relocated to a newer establishment nearby. However, after the advent of modern psychiatric drugs, many patients were able to be discharged back into the community. In later years, overcrowding began to plague the institution. Construction began on the hospital’s iconic brick buildings in 1896, and they were prominent features on Fairview Avenue for the next 100 years. It was named the Essex County Overbrook Hospital. The Essex County Overbrook Hospital was recognized throughout the world as a leader in psychiatric care. The facility produced its own food, housed its own police and fire departments, and sustained its own power sources. The grounds have since been plagued with vandalism and neglect, with a final deal for demolition having been solidified in 2015.
. He has spent those years researching and documenting the historical facility. Kowalick, photographer and historical preservationist, has had a particular fascination with the hospital for many years. Coauthor Kathryn Cataldo has worked with numerous media outlets to gain historical recognition for this facility and other similar institutions. About the Author Author Kevin R
. Kowalick, photographer and historical preservationist, has had a particular fascination with the hospital for many years. He has spent those years researching and documenting the historical facility. Author Kevin R. Coauthor Kathryn Cataldo has worked with numerous media outlets to gain historical recognition for this facility and other similar institutions