National Historic Landmark - Utica State Hospital, Main Building

National Historic Landmark - Utica State Hospital, Main Building

Opened in 1842, this massive building was the first --state asylum for the insane poor-- in New York, and one of the most powerful architectural statements in the Greek Revival style built in the mid-19th century.

Although the design harkens back to ancient Greek principles, the building's heating and ventilating systems were quite modern for their time.

Courtesy National Park Service National Historical Landmarks