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1840: Built of Hallowell granite on 35 acres of land, Maine Insane Hospital opened its doors to 120 patients as a state-of-the-art facility with ventilation, lighting, heating, and water.
Riddled with rumors of ghosts and neglect, Broughton Hospital has often been criticized for not providing adequate care for its patients. Despite a large part of it being abandoned, this late 1800’s hospital...
Maine State Hospital
1840: Built of Hallowell granite on 35 acres of land, Maine Insane Hospital opened its doors to 120 patients...
Broughton Hospital
Riddled with rumors of ghosts and neglect, Broughton Hospital has often been criticized for not providing...
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