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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.

  • The Bath House/ North House

    The Bath House/ North House

  • Employee Dormitory Building, Milwaukee Sanitarium

    Employee Dormitory Building, Milwaukee Sanitarium

  • Ms. Sophie Schroeder

    Ms. Sophie Schroeder

  • Four Pictures of the Old Kradwell (aka- The Hospital building or Dewey Hall), Milwaukee Sanitarium

    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

    Recollections of Earlier Days at Milwaukee Sanitarium Foundation by Dr. Carroll Osgood

  • Experiences of working at the Milwaukee Psychiatric Hospital by Lauren Powers

    Experiences of working at the Milwaukee Psychiatric Hospital by Lauren Powers

  • Further Reflections of Milwaukee Sanitarium Foundation- Dr. Carroll Osgood

    Further Reflections of Milwaukee Sanitarium Foundation- Dr. Carroll Osgood

  • 125th anniversary edition of APH Psychiatric Quarterly

    125th anniversary edition of APH Psychiatric Quarterly

  • History of Kradwell School, by Mark Bialzik

    History of Kradwell School, by Mark Bialzik

  • Aurora Psychiatric Hospital historical timeline

    Aurora Psychiatric Hospital historical timeline

  • Aurora Behavioral Health Center, Aurora Psychiatric Hospital

    Aurora Behavioral Health Center, Aurora Psychiatric Hospital

  • History of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital (an unpublished manuscript)

    History of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital (an unpublished manuscript)