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Aurora Psychiatric Hospital began in 1884 as the Milwaukee Sanitarium. It grew from a farm house and some out-buildings to a multi acre complex today with a large hospital and numerous support buildings. Milwaukee Sanitarium was trendsetting with its care when it was established. Aurora Psychiatric Hospital continues that tradition and is proud to be a nationally known and well respected private psychiatric hospital in the 21st century.

Additional digitized documents and images are available.

  • Dr. Richard Dewey

    Dr. Richard Dewey

  • Original Farmhouse, known as the "East House"

    Original Farmhouse, known as the "East House"

  • Original Entrance Gate to the Milwaukee Sanitarium

    Original Entrance Gate to the Milwaukee Sanitarium

  • Postcard of the Milwaukee Sanitarium, circa 1914

    Postcard of the Milwaukee Sanitarium, circa 1914

  • Dr. Rock Sleyster, Medical Director and President, Milwaukee Sanitarium

    Dr. Rock Sleyster, Medical Director and President, Milwaukee Sanitarium

  • Zander Exercising Equipment, Milwaukee Sanitarium

    Zander Exercising Equipment, Milwaukee Sanitarium

  • Formal Gardens Behind the Director's House, Milwaukee Sanitarium

    Formal Gardens Behind the Director's House, Milwaukee Sanitarium

  • Garden Therapy at the Milwaukee Sanitarium

    Garden Therapy at the Milwaukee Sanitarium

  • Patient Room, early 1940's, Milwaukee Sanitarium

    Patient Room, early 1940's, Milwaukee Sanitarium

  • Dining Hall, Colonial Hall, Milwaukee Sanitarium

    Dining Hall, Colonial Hall, Milwaukee Sanitarium

  • Archery as an example of Recreational Therapy

    Archery as an example of Recreational Therapy

  • Staff, or patients, working out in the Gymnasium, Milwaukee Sanitarium

    Staff, or patients, working out in the Gymnasium, Milwaukee Sanitarium

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