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The SHPO report outlines the history of SHPO involvement in the Mills Building including nominating the building to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and as a National Historic Landmark in 1974. In 1983-1984 a feasibility study was…

LaBorde completely rebuilt with the installation of new floors, plumbing, lighting, air-conditioning, heating, windows. Space which was originally used for wards was divided into private rooms. LaBorde's exterior was painted. The entire project…

This packet inlcudes a timeline for the Mills Building and photos of the mid-1980s rehabilitation of the building and the new addition

Survey report of the physical condition of buildings at both the Bull Street Campus and the State Park Campus. This excerpt includes the portions concerning the Mills Building, which functioned as the nurses' quarters at the time of the survey. The…

Lists Ward B-21 (LaBorde) as 5700 square ft in area; estimated replacement cost of $40,000; estimated depreciated value at $18,000; estimated cost of needed repairs at $3,300; estimated building value after repairs at $21,300; patient capacity of 46;…

Governor Byrnes and around one hundred people from the General Assembly toured the state mental hospital, their "problem number 1." On the tour Governor Byrnes noted overcrowded living conditions, patients without clothing, a lack of elevators, the…

The article in The State newspaper highlights the nearly complete rehabilitation of the Mills Building and construction of a modern addition, connected to the east wing on the south elevation. The article reveals that the building was purchased under…

Basic maintenance performed with little of note otherwise

New designs for "Village" concept; added to warehouse and worked on Thompson Building

History of the State Hospital; chapel plans near completion as well as remodelling and renovation plans for several wards