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Whau Lunatic Asylum
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Architecture and fittings
The facade is neoclassical and has polychromatic detailing.[5] Built of brick, it faced the junction of the Great North Road and the road leading to Mount Albert. In the central portion of the building were the dining halls, kitchen, and store-rooms, and the two adjoining wings were the male and female wards. The male dining hall was also used for theatrical and musical performances. Auxiliary wood buildings were destroyed by fire in December, 1894.[6] A new brick building was completed in 1896-1897. The chapel of St Luke the Physician, built in 1865, was used as a dorimitory since 1875, but was renovated and reopened as a chapel in 1961.[2] The Conolly Room at the hospital was named after English doctor, Dr. John Conolly.[2]
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whau_Lunatic_Asylum
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