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NEWS
I've added a new email to the "emails" page. Check it out...
I regret to inform you that I have discontinued the forums of this site, due to uncontrolable spam, not enough time to dedicate to their proper maintenance and general dwindling interest.
My years of dedication to Manteno State Hospital seem to have faded as much as the old buildings and grounds themselves. Although I will never loose my love for MSH, I no longer have the resources or the time to dedicate to this site and the ongoing investigation into the hospital's history.
Much research is still needed to complete the hospital's history. That research can only be accomplished via much time spent at the Illinois State Archives. I do not have the resources at this time, to complete such research.
This site will remain online for as long as X-rack so graciously allows it to be hosted on their servers.
If anyone would be interested in taking on the noble task of completing the history and research needed, please feel free to contact me!
Thank you all!
~M
manteno project (at) mac (dot) com
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| Friends
of MSH
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Friends
of Manteno State Hospital (FMSH) is a group
committed to promoting public awareness of the life and
legacy of Manteno State Hospital, its staff and patients. News page
published outlines meetings, events and volunteer opportunities.
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REVIEW:
Manteno
photography
by
April Mitchell
Review
by
Megan Bland
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"Flawed
Perfectionist",
April Mitchell brings new and old life to the old ruins
of Manteno
State Hospital with the incredible photography on her
web site flawedperfectionist.com.
Much
in the style of Kristyn Vinikour and "The
Gennie Messages",
April takes things a step further conjuring up
viable images of the past. No real over-dramatization,
just what might have been back in the days of the hospital's
operation.
The
nurse in her images is not evil, (she is not "Nurse
Ratched"),
but seems compassionate to the plight of her female patient
whom she supervises and guides gently down the halls
of Manteno State Hospital's crumbling remains.
These
images are definitely a visually stunning and historic
view of Manteno State Hospital and are definitely worth
viewing.
April
is also offering prints of the images for sale. If interested,
please contact her via her web site flawedperfectionist.com.
~M
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The Manteno Project
VIRTUAL MUSEUM
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Objects
from Manteno State Hospital
These photographs are of items from Manteno State Hospital
from various collectors, former employees,
etc. These items were either photographed or physically
donated. Physical donations will hopefully end up in museum
on the hospital's former grounds. |
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Project "Support" Shop
NEW
ITEMS ADDED: 02/15/06
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Help
support the Manteno Project by purchasing merchandise
from our shop. All designs are submitted in PNG format
with resolutions of 300 dpi. Items have a profit of $1
- $2 each to keep your purchase price low. All proceeds
go to support the Manteno Project web site and aid in
the funding of research.
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| Credit
and Thanks |
People, places and organizations
who have contributed to the content of this site.
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National
Register of Historic Places Preliminary
Evaluation Submittal |
The
information on these pages was submitted to the Illinois
Historic Preservation Agency and includes information regarding
the historical significance of Manteno State Hospital, photographs,
maps and brief information about the effects of listing in
the National Register.
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Genealogy and
Vital Records Resources for Manteno State Hospital
and Illinois |
Seeking
information about a family member who may have been a
patient at MSH? Searching for their medical records,
or trying to find their grave site? This is the page
for you! (Also included on this page are links to other
resources
in the state of Illinois.)
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| Call
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Contact
Information | About
the Author
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A
collection of various emails regarding this site.
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*Manteno
State Hospital closed in December of 1985 under
the name of Manteno Mental Health Center, and
is no longer a functioning institution for
the mentally ill. All of the property
that once made up Manteno State Hospital is
now privately owned and consists of a veterans'
home, various other businesses and a housing
development.
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