National Historic Landmark

Utica State Hospital

Utica, Oneida County, New York
Listed
October 25, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000548

About this property

The Utica Psychiatric Center, also known as Utica State Hospital, opened in Utica on January 16, 1843. It was New York's first state-run facility designed to care for the mentally ill, and one of the first such institutions in the United States. It was originally called the New York State Lunatic Asylum at Utica. The Greek Revival structure was designed by Captain William Clarke and its construction was funded by the state and by contributions from Utica residents. In 1977, the last patients were transferred to other care facilities and the hospital was closed. The hospital building is now used as a records archive for the New York State Office of Mental Health. It has been a National Historic Landmark since 1989. The building sits on the present-day campus of the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center along with newer buildings, some of which are still in use for psychiatric and other medical care.

Location

1213 Court St.
Utica, Oneida County, New York
43.10467, -75.25426

Categories

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Sources

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When was Utica State Hospital listed on the National Register?

Utica State Hospital was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 25, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Utica State Hospital?

Utica State Hospital is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Utica State Hospital a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Utica State Hospital 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 Utica State Hospital?

The period of significance for Utica State Hospital is recorded as the industrial era.

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