National Register of Historic Places
New York State Inebriate Asylum
New York State Inebriate Asylum is a historic place in Binghamton, Broome County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 24, 1996, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 96000814.
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New York State Inebriate Asylum
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About this place
What is New York State Inebriate Asylum?
The New York State Inebriate Asylum, later known as Binghamton State Hospital, was the first institution designed and constructed to treat alcoholism as a mental disorder in the United States. Located in Binghamton, NY, its imposing Gothic Revival exterior was designed by New York architect Isaac G. Perry and construction was completed in 1864. The building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1997. In 2015, Binghamton University announced it had taken stewardship of the building and will proceed with plans for rehabilitation of the building.
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Listing details
- Name
- New York State Inebriate Asylum
- City
- Binghamton
- County
- Broome County
- State
- New York
- Listed on the National Register
- July 24, 1996
- NRIS reference number
- 96000814
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 42.10648, -75.86591
When was New York State Inebriate Asylum listed on the National Register?
New York State Inebriate Asylum was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 24, 1996.
Where is New York State Inebriate Asylum located?
New York State Inebriate Asylum is located in Binghamton, Broome County, New York at approximately 42.10648, -75.86591. See the map above.
Is New York State Inebriate Asylum a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. New York State Inebriate Asylum is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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