Gathering Room Inside of Spencer State Hospital, Spencer, W. Va.
- Identifier:
- 047540
- Collection Number:
- A&M 2523
- Title:
- Gathering Room Inside of Spencer State Hospital, Spencer, W. Va.
- Date:
- Undated
- Description:
- Podium and piano are the focal point of the room in front. Spencer State Hospital was primarily a hospital for the insane and those suffering from mental illness. It opened in 1893 to take on patients from Weston State Hospital which was overpopulated at the time. The hospital remained in use until June of 1989.
- Acquisition Source:
- Gravely Studios
- Acquisition Method:
- Gift
- Medium:
- film negative
- Projects:
- West Virginia History OnView