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The commission summarizes the major building program of the past six years. Includes an unidentified photo of a Maximum Detention Buildling. Based on the longer rear wings, it must be Saunders, Cooper, Davis, or Shand.

A doctor, identified only as Emma, reports on sessions at the Saunders Building. Psychologist Boris Gertz is talking to patients about proper behavior in the hospital and when they reenter life outside the hospital.

The hospital reports the renovation of Talley and Thompson and the demolition of the Taylor Building. The renovated buildings accepted female patients from various wards.

In the hospital newsletter, Dr. Hall announces the names of the Maximum Detention Buildings and identifies the building namesakes. The public announcement in The State newspaper comes about one month later.

The hospital notes that overcrowding is still a problem. The new Maximum Detention Buildings have been only a partial alleviation. Includes a photo of a scale model of the Saunders/Cooper building design. The enclosed recreation areas and longer rear…

The commission reports the completion of the two Maximum Detention Buildings at State Park, as well as the impending demolition of the Taylor Building.

Lafaye reports the completion of the four Maximum Detention Buildings at Bull Street. He also discusses ongoing construction of the two buildings at State Park.

Maryland officials toured parts of the state hospital, including one of the new Maximum Detention Buildings. They were doing research for their own facility planning.

The commission reports on the construction of the Maximum Detention Buildings. Between the two campuses, there will be six buildings with a total capacity of 912 patients.

The public is invited to an open house at the recently completed Maximum Detention Buildings. The article gives a detailed description of their layout and design.