Adults and teens are invited as IUPUI Medical Historian Elizabeth Nelson resurrects patient life inside Central State Hospital during its final years, revealing the vibrant community of patients with intellectual disabilities who resided there.
This program will be held in the Nina Mason Pulliam Indianapolis Special Collections Room on the 6th floor.
As the hub of the Indianapolis Public Library system, Central Library showcases renowned architecture and services. The original 1917 building, designed by Paul Cret and constructed of Indiana limestone in the Greek Doric style, was considered one of the most outstanding secular buildings in the U.S. Its six-story glass and steel-framed addition, designed by Evans Woollen, opened in 2007.