. The institutional care of the insane in the United States and Canada . samelevels through fireproof iron doors. The second and third floorsare each provided with an iron veranda having an eastern verandas serve the purpose of fire escapes, and in winter areenclosed with glass and make desirable infirmaries. The entirecost was $14,221. The old laundry building was repaired and altered for theaccommodation of female patients at a cost of $6000. Excellentaccommodations were thus secured for over 100 female patients,at a cost of $ per bed in addition to the value of the build
. The institutional care of the insane in the United States and Canada . samelevels through fireproof iron doors. The second and third floorsare each provided with an iron veranda having an eastern verandas serve the purpose of fire escapes, and in winter areenclosed with glass and make desirable infirmaries. The entirecost was $14,221. The old laundry building was repaired and altered for theaccommodation of female patients at a cost of $6000. Excellentaccommodations were thus secured for over 100 female patients,at a cost of $ per bed in addition to the value of the buildingprior to making the repairs. On June 21, 1906, the most destructive fire in the history of theinstitution occurred, during which the amusement hall, chapel,dynamo, engine and tool rooms were destroyed, and for a time thecenter portion of the main building was in danger. Fortunately,there was no loss of Hfe to either patients or employees. Plans were at once completed for the erection of a thoroughlyfireproof structure for engines, electrical apparatus, cold storage. CONNECTICUT HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE II3 machinery, etc. The insurance, amounting to $30,, wasimmediately adjusted and paid. A municipal fire system was inaugurated, covering the entirepremises by means of 24 stations, by which a repeating signal issent to the central station, where an organized fire department isalways on duty. The more hazardous localities on the premises areprotected by automatic sprinklers. Electric lighting has been gradually extended, until it now coversthe entire institution. During the biennial period ending with September 30, 1906, anew underground root and vegetable cellar was constructed, at acost of $5983, for which no legislative appropriation was calledfor. In addition the Legislature granted an appropriation of $20,000for an isolation hospital, and the building was completed withinthe appropriation. It is located apart from the other hospitalbuildings, is thoroughly fireproof
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