Anoka State Hospital
A former mental health treatment center in Anoka, Minnesota, known for its century-long history, architectural significance, and numerous local legends including ghost stories.

šŸ“œ Historic mental health facility, opened in 1900 as the first state transfer hospital for the incurably insane.
šŸ” Known for its cottage plan architecture and local legends of supernatural activity.

Why Go

šŸ‘» Explore a site with a rich history of mental health treatment and haunting legends
šŸ›ļø Witness an early example of the cottage plan design for asylums
šŸ“š Learn about significant reforms in mental health care, like the 1949 straitjacket bonfire

Why Avoid

āš ļø Site of past patient abuse and neglect, may be unsettling for some visitors

Tips

ā˜€ļø Best to visit during the day. Some buildings are currently used for human services offices.

Last updated 22 days ago

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