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Assessment of Thompson Building (Female High Risk Wards)
This is a section from a 1949 engineering survey by an outside firm. The report identifies the Thompson Building as overcrowded, unsafe, and completely unsuited for the specialized care of high risk patients.
Byrnes Sees State Hospital, Segregation as Top Issues
A report on the 1952 State of the State address by Gov. James Byrnes. Byrnes defines the state's top priorities as improvement at the state hospital and defense of school segregation. He calls for an emergency appropriation to fund construction at…
Central Hallway, Allan Building
View of Allan interior through front door.
Central hallway, Cooper Building
View of Cooper interior through front door. The entrance shows evidence of retrofitting for the Forensic Services unit. Notice the barred access door.
Central hallway, Preston Building
View of Preston interior through front door.
Central hallway, Saunders Building
View of Saunders interior through front door.
Contract and Specifications, Ward Buildings for Disturbed Patients, Project No. 204, South Carolina State Hospital, Columbia, S.C.
Construction contract and technical specifications for four Maximum Detention Buildings at the Bull Street campus. Includes comprehensive list of materials and construction standards.
Contract and Specifications: Ward Buildings for Disturbed Patients, Project No. 206, South Carolina State Hospital, State Park, S.C.
Construction contract and technical specifications for two Maximum Detention Buildings at the State Park campus for African American patients. Includes comprehensive list of materials and construction standards.
Data—Buildings
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.
Front entrance, Allan Building
Front entrance, Allan Building. Allan is named for Sarah C. Allan, the first female physician at the S.C. State Hospital (1895-1907).