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Connecticut General Hospital for the Insane

Middletown, Connecticut • Middlesex County

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About This Property

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The Connecticut General Hospital for the Insane, located in Middletown, Connecticut, was a prominent psychiatric institution that operated for over a century. Its sprawling campus features a complex of buildings that reflect evolving architectural styles and approaches to mental healthcare.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
100
Listed Date
8/29/1985
Other Names
Connecticut Valley Hospital

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Health/Medicine; Architecture; Social History
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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