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Somerton: Philadelphia State Hospital Leaves Mark On The Far Northeast

May 9, 2016 Charlotte Reese 3

Philadelphia State Hospital, once located in the far Northeast, was built on more than 1,000 acres of land that already had a rich history. In the 1600s, the unmarked land was settled upon by English [continue reading…]