Ep. 43: History of Napa State Hospital, Part 1 (1872-1901)

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Episode 43 covers the first three decades of "The Castle" at Napa Insane Asylum in Napa, California. Find out why tourists were drawn to the asylum and what they did while they were there. Learn what my connection is to Napa State Hospital and the rigorous process it took to get me there.

My primary source for this episode is Images of America: Napa State Hospital, by Patricia Prestinary. All other sources will be listed in the episode transcript.

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