National Register of Historic Places
Hudson River State Hospital, Main Building
Hudson River State Hospital, Main Building is a historic place in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 1989, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 89001166.
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Hudson River State Hospital, Main Building
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About this place
What is Hudson River State Hospital, Main Building?
The Hudson River State Hospital was a New York state psychiatric hospital that operated from 1873 until its closure in the early 2000s. The campus is notable for its main building, known as a "Kirkbride", which has been designated a National Historic Landmark due to its exemplary High Victorian Gothic architecture, the first use of that style for an American institutional building. It is located on US 9 on the Poughkeepsie-Hyde Park town line.
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Listing details
- Name
- Hudson River State Hospital, Main Building
- City
- Poughkeepsie
- County
- Dutchess County
- State
- New York
- Listed on the National Register
- June 29, 1989
- NRIS reference number
- 89001166
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.73268, -73.92811
When was Hudson River State Hospital, Main Building listed on the National Register?
Hudson River State Hospital, Main Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 1989.
Where is Hudson River State Hospital, Main Building located?
Hudson River State Hospital, Main Building is located in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York at approximately 41.73268, -73.92811. See the map above.
Is Hudson River State Hospital, Main Building a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Hudson River State Hospital, Main Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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