Global InformationMarlboro Psychiatric Hospital information
| Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital | |
|---|---|
| State of New Jersey | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Marlboro Township, New Jersey, United States |
| Organization | |
| Type | Specialist |
| Services | |
| Speciality | Psychiatry |
| History | |
| Opened | 1931 |
| Closed | 1998 |
| Demolished | 2015 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in New Jersey |
Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital was a public hospital in Marlboro Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, which was operated by the State of New Jersey. Construction of the hospital began in 1929.[1] It first opened in early 1931, with Dr. J.B. Gordon as medical director.[2][3] According to the site plan, the hospital's campus was on 468 acres (189 ha). A perimeter fence completely enclosed the property.[4] The land was mostly a rural environment. When it closed, the hospital was on 594 acres (240 ha), having enlarged the grounds over the years.[5] It opened with a capacity to accommodate 500-800 patients.[6][7] The grounds construction continued after opening and when completed, the hospital was expected to have a capacity of 2,000 patients.[8] However, in 1995, the hospital served an average of 780 adults per day with a staff of 1,157 employees and a total budget of $55.5 million (fiscal year 1995).[9][10] The budget in 1998 was $68 million.[2] The facility was closed July 1, 1998.[11] The hospital finished complete demolition of the structures, tunnels, roads and other infrastructure in early 2015.
- ^ Twenty-Fifth Annual Report of the New Jersey State Hospital at Marlboro for Year Ending June 30, 1955, p. 17.
- ^ a b Peterson, Iver (1998-07-01). "At 67, Marlboro Mental Hospital Closes". New York Times. Retrieved 2011-12-18.
- ^ "Public Health Discussion", Asbury Park Press, September 18, 1953, p. 33.
- ^ "Marlboro State Hospital Site Plan". Archived from the original on 2011-11-18. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ Kannapell, Andrea (1998-07-05). "IN BRIEF; State Plans to Sell Marlboro Hospital Grounds". New York Times. Retrieved 2011-12-18.
- ^ "Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital". Lostinjersey.com. 20 March 2009. Retrieved 2011-12-18.
- ^ Superintendent's Report dated June 30, 1931.
- ^ "New State Hospital at Hillsdale Bright, Cheery," Branch Daily Record, March 9, 1931.
- ^ "Hospital investigation" (PDF).
- ^ "State Commission of Investigation" (PDF).
- ^ Iver Peterson, "At 67, Marlboro Mental Hospital Closes", New York Times, July 1, 1998.