“The New York State Commission in Lunacy has awarded the contract for construction of a building for chronic patients at the Binghamton State Hospital to Matthias Stipp, of Scranton, for $145,972." Pittston Gazette, August 16, 1905

“The City on the Hill – Back of the imposing stone castle on the Asylum Hill a vigorous city is growing up. The State Hospital long ago outgrew the capacity of the original structure, and the various buildings needed to house and provide for the comfort of the patients and attendants now spread out over a large space. That the State has deemed it wise to expend so much money to put the 'City on the Hill' in the best possible condition is proof of the confidence reposed in those who administer its affairs." Binghamton Press, October 19, 1906

In 1907, Broadmoor, designed for 600 chronic cases, was completed and its wards were filled by transfer from other state hospitals. "A party of 250 insane patients were brought to the Binghamton State Hospital yesterday afternoon from Central Islip and Kings Park (Long Island), State Hospitals and were given quarters in Broadmoor. The patients were brought to this city in a special Lackawanna train and arrived without mishap. They were taken to the 'City on the Hill' in sleighs." Binghamton Press, December 19, 1907

Embroidery detail of Broadmoor Hall by former patient, c.1920. Broome County Historical Society

Broadmoor Hall - Then and Now

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