Elgin State Hospital

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:hospital
gptkbp:advocacy inspired local initiatives
gptkbp:architect gptkb:William_W._Boyington
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Romanesque_Revival
gptkbp:area approximately 200 acres
gptkbp:artwork featured in local art projects
gptkbp:associated_with mental health treatment
gptkbp:capacity approximately 1,500 patients
gptkbp:community shared by former employees
gptkbp:community_impact significant loss of jobs
gptkbp:community_outreach limited after closure
gptkbp:communityEvents occasionally hosts tours
gptkbp:cultural_heritage listed_on_the_National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkbp:cultural_impact on local identity
gptkbp:culturalHeritage mentioned in local folklore
gptkbp:enrollment varied over the years
gptkbp:environment surrounded by wooded areas
gptkbp:environmentalProtection addressed in redevelopment plans
gptkbp:explores popular among urban explorers
gptkbp:filmingLocation used in various movies
gptkbp:future_plans potential redevelopment projects
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the largest mental health facilities in Illinois
in_the_context_of_mental_health_care_in_the_U.S.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Elgin State Hospital
gptkbp:impact evolved over time
gptkbp:inspiration for local artists
gptkbp:landmark recognized in local history
gptkbp:legacy influenced_mental_health_policies_in_Illinois
gptkbp:localGovernment discussions on future use
gptkbp:location gptkb:Elgin,_Illinois
gptkbp:notable_alumni none known
gptkbp:notable_feature gothic architecture
gptkbp:notableFeature none publicly known
gptkbp:opened 1872
2010
gptkbp:openedIn budget cuts
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Illinois_Department_of_Human_Services
gptkbp:public_perception mixed views on its history
gptkbp:public_transport_access near major highways
gptkbp:renovated ongoing
multiple attempts since closure
gptkbp:research_focus available for historical studies
gptkbp:staff employed hundreds at peak
gptkbp:status abandoned
gptkbp:storyArc associated with paranormal activity
gptkbp:structureType over 30
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives ongoing by local groups
gptkbp:tour offered by local historians
gptkbp:type psychiatric hospital
gptkbp:visitors restricted access
gptkbp:website gptkb:Elgin_Mental_Health_Center