The Traverse City State Hospital, also known at various points as the Northern Michigan Asylum and the Traverse City Regional Psychiatric Hospital, is a decommissioned psychiatric hospital in Traverse City, Michigan.

Oct 23, 2022 · Northern Michigan Asylum for the Insane was established in 1885 as the demand for a third psychiatric hospital, in addition to those established in Kalamazoo and Pontiac, Michigan, began to grow. Lumber baron Perry Hannah, “the father of Traverse City,” used his political influence to secure its location in his home town.

We offer an array of tours that give enriching perspectives on one of Michigan’s most important historic sites. From Dr. Munson's "Beauty is Therapy" theory on patient care to the former uses of the structures on the property, our tours are designed to both enlighten and entertain.

Developed by veteran tour guides Joe Kilpatrick and Catherine Allen-Goodwin, this is a seated multimedia exploration of the history of the Northern Michigan Asylum, presented in the comfort of Kirkbride Hall, the former Chapel of the Asylum.

Established in 1881, Northern Michigan Asylum (Traverse City State Hospital) became the third psychiatric hospital in Michigan. Kalamazoo state Hospital (1859) and Pontiac State Hospital (1873) were becoming overcrowded and a third facility was needed.

The former Traverse City State Hospital is immersed in over 100 years of history. The evolution from a state run asylum to a thriving and bustling community is the foundation of what makes The Village what it is today.

Oct 4, 2023 · Here are some abandoned asylums in Michigan with stories that can keep you up at night with fear. 1. Traverse City State Hospital, Traverse City. Perhaps the creepiest place in the Traverse City area, this state hospital originally opened as an insane asylum in 1885.

The Traverse City State Hospital, originally known as the Northern Michigan Asylum, opened its doors on November 30, 1885. Established in response to overcrowding in existing facilities like the Kalamazoo State Hospital (1859) and Pontiac State Hospital (1873), it became the third psychiatric hospital in Michigan.

Nov 19, 2020 · Ray Minervini oversaw the renovation of the Traverse City Asylum. Photo Credit: “Traverse City State Hospital” Minervini welcomed the challenge. The Board’s vision was to create a “walkable, mixed-use village that would feature a …

Sep 4, 2024 · The Michigan Insane Asylum in Traverse City, a monument to the region’s rich history, beckons curiosity. Established in 1885, this iconic site pioneered the ‘Beauty is Therapy‘ approach, marrying mental health care with the calming effects of nature.