June 3rd, 2008
New Book: Spring Grove State Hospital
There’s a new pictorial history of Spring Grove State Hospital entitled… Spring Grove State Hospital
The book was published as part of the Images of America series. Images of America books are pretty consistently good quality resources for historical images and history.
I haven’t seen the book myself yet, but I’m told that several images of the Spring Grove Kirkbride building are included. If the images are anything like those on the hospital web site’s virtual tour of the old Kirkbride, I’m sure they’re worth seeing, especially in print.
I just ordered a copy from Amazon. I’ll let you know if it’s worth picking up.
Thanks! In case you weren’t already planning on it, please comment here so other people can read your opinion.
I just got the book this morning, at first glance it seems worth the money. Check out my post in the Spring Grove Forum for more details. I was also able to scan 2 pics on my lunch break. http://www.kirkbridebuildings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=83&t=1271
Once I get time to sit down a read the book I will be able to give a better review.