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.
The Bath House/ North House
Employee Dormitory Building, Milwaukee Sanitarium
Ms. Sophie Schroeder
Four Pictures of the Old Kradwell (aka- The Hospital building or Dewey Hall), Milwaukee Sanitarium
Recollections of Earlier Days at Milwaukee Sanitarium Foundation by Dr. Carroll Osgood
Experiences of working at the Milwaukee Psychiatric Hospital by Lauren Powers
Further Reflections of Milwaukee Sanitarium Foundation- Dr. Carroll Osgood
125th anniversary edition of APH Psychiatric Quarterly
History of Kradwell School, by Mark Bialzik
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital historical timeline
Aurora Behavioral Health Center, Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
History of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital (an unpublished manuscript)