Clocktower Building - Santa Clara, CA - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

"The clocktower's prominence as the terminus of palm Dr. Conveyed the important of treatment at the new hospital. With ts arched windows, clay tile roof, buttressed walls and textured stucco exterior this Mediterranean revival style landmark was visible from both the hospital grounds and the surrounding community. Centered among the treatments and residential buildings the clock tower houses a receiving room for patients, a reception room for visitors, laboratories, treatment rooms and offices. The clocktower's laboratory and therapy facilities played a central role in dr. Leonard stocking's belief that a hospital should\treat rather than simply confine patients. The treatment techniques administered here such as electroshock therapy and hydrotherapy were among the most advanced for their time. The Agnew state hospital historic district was listed on the national register of historical places in 1997."

Group that erected the marker: City of Santa Clara Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Palm Dr Santa Clara, CA USA URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the marker, preferably including yourself or your GPSr in the photo. A very detailed description of your visit may be substituted for a photo. In any case please provide a description of your visit. A description of only "Visited" or "Saw it while on vacation" by anyone other than the person creating the waymark may be deleted by the waymark owner or the category officers.

Recent Visits/Logs:

There are no logs for this waymark yet.