Exterior view, looking toward the north, of the Psychiatric Receiving Center located near General Hospital. Back of picture contains the following information: "The new $1,076,000 Psychiatric Receiving Center was opened for operation on April 19, 1954. The new Center, one of the most modern plants of its kind, has a 72-bed capacity as well as extensive out-patient facilities." Photograph appeared in the City Manager's annual report, 1955-56, p. 15, MVSC Q 092.52 K16 1955-56 and is captioned: "Psychiatric Receiving Center." Back of picture also contains the stamp of the Research and Budget Department at City Hall.
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