Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 38, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 February 1906 — Longcliff Asyium to Be Enlarged. [ARTICLE]

Longcliff Asyium to Be Enlarged.

‘Jasper county people will be interested to know that two new wards will be constructed at Longcliff, one for women and one for men this coming summer. Such additions will increase the capacity of the institution from 886 to 1,016. The present building accomodates 444 men and 422 women. These buildings will be two stories high, constructed of brick and with alll modern improvements EacKwill have its own dining rooms and skulleries, with basements. Thfe men’s ward will be fitted with large bath rooms.