Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital was a public hospital in Marlboro Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey which was operated by the State of New Jersey. Construction of the hospital began in 1929. It first opened in early 1931 and Dr. J.B. Gordon was the Medical Director. According to the site plan, the hospital's campus was on. There was a perimeter fence which completely enclosed the property. The land was mostly a rural environment. When it closed, the hospital was on, having enlarged the grounds over the years. It opened with a capacity to accommodate 500-800 patients. The grounds construction continued after opening and when completed, the hospital was expected to have a capacity of 2,000 patients. However, in 1995, the hospital served an average of 780 adults per day with a staff of 1,157 employees and a total budget of $55.5 million (Fiscal Year 1995). The budget in 1998 was $68 million. The facility was closed July 1, 1998. The hospital finished complete demolition of the structures, tunnels, roads and other infrastructure in early 2015.DescriptionStarting in 1928, Five hundred and nine acres were eventually purchased by the State of New Jersey. Some of the land was in Wickatunk for the construction of Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital. The hospital's original working name was "Hillsdale asylum at Wickatunk". It was later known as "The Hilldale Development" before becoming known as "Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital" When first constructed, the hospital was composed of 17 "state of the art" cottages and central buildings. Each cottage would hold 55 patients. The initial project was budgeted for $6,000,000. Needing additional space, in 1934, two three story dormitories were also constructed for $300,000. In addition to the hospital grounds, the hospital maintained outpatient "mental hygiene clinics" in central New Jersey.
