National Historic Landmark

New York State Inebriate Asylum

Binghamton, Broome County, New York
Listed
July 23, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000814

About this property

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.

Location

425 Robinson St.
Binghamton, Broome County, New York
42.10648, -75.86591

Categories

ARCHITECTUREHEALTH/MEDICINESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was New York State Inebriate Asylum listed on the National Register?

New York State Inebriate Asylum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1996.

What type of historic resource is New York State Inebriate Asylum?

New York State Inebriate Asylum is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is New York State Inebriate Asylum a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. New York State Inebriate Asylum has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for New York State Inebriate Asylum?

The period of significance for New York State Inebriate Asylum is recorded as the industrial era.

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