Danvers State Hospital in Danvers, Massachusetts, USA, was a psychiatric hospital that opened in 1878. Known for its gothic architecture and sprawling campus, it was originally designed to alleviate the overcrowded conditions of other mental health facilities. The hospital, also referred to as the Danvers Lunatic Asylum, gained notoriety for its controversial treatment methods, which included lobotomies and electroshock therapy. It eventually closed in 1992 due to deinstitutionalization and deteriorating conditions. Much of the original structure has since been demolished, although some parts have been redeveloped into residential units.
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