Image: WILLARD ASYLUM FOR THE CHRONIC INSANE, SENECA COUNTY
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Description: WILLARD OFFICIALLY OPENED IN 1869. BY 1877 WILLARD, AT 475 ACRES (1500 PATIENTS) WAS THE LARGEST ASYLUM IN THE UNITED STATES. IN 1995 WILLARD PSYCHIATRIC CENTER CLOSED ITS DOORS, BUT A PORTION OF THE CAMPUS IS A NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION FACILITY FOR INMATES. (MOSTLY INMATES WITH DRUG ADDICTION)
Title: WILLARD ASYLUM FOR THE CHRONIC INSANE, SENECA COUNTY
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