About this property
The Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center is a former hospital located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. It was built in the Kirkbride Plan style and first opened to patients in 1890. Over the next century it operated as one of the state's main hospitals for the mentally ill and also worked with people with developmental disabilities and chemical dependency issues. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The hospital closed in 2005.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 86001386. It was listed on June 25, 1986.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex listed on the National Register?
Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex?
Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex?
The period of significance for Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
Can I research the history near Fergus Falls State Hospital Complex?
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