Metropolitan State Hospital (Massachusetts)

The Metropolitan State Hospital was a historic district in Massachusetts, United States. It was a public hospital for the mentally ill, located in Waltham, Lexington, and Belmont. Established in 1927, it was once the largest and most modern facility of its kind in Massachusetts. However, it was closed in 1992 as part of the state's cost-cutting policy. The main complex of buildings has since been converted into apartments. The hospital campus was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. The property also housed the Gaebler Children's Center for mentally ill youth. The hospital's founding was a result of legislation passed in 1900, which mandated state care for the mentally ill. The Greater Boston area was chosen for the facility due to the need for additional space.