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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Dix_Hill,_Raleigh,_North_Carolina.jpg|thumb|Dix Hill, Raleigh, North Carolina]] '''Dix Hill''' is a historic site located in [[Raleigh, North Carolina]]. It is best known for being the location of the [[Dorothea Dix Hospital]], a psychiatric hospital that served the state of [[North Carolina]] for over a century.<br />
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==History==<br />
The land that would become Dix Hill was originally purchased in 1850 by the state of North Carolina. The site was chosen for the establishment of a mental health facility, which was a progressive move at the time, influenced by the efforts of mental health advocate [[Dorothea Dix]]. The hospital officially opened in 1856 and was named in her honor.<br />
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==Dorothea Dix Hospital==<br />
The [[Dorothea Dix Hospital]] was one of the first mental health facilities in the United States. It was designed to provide humane treatment for individuals with mental illnesses, a significant departure from the often inhumane conditions of earlier asylums. The hospital expanded over the years, adding various buildings and facilities to accommodate the growing number of patients.<br />
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==Architecture==<br />
The original buildings on Dix Hill were designed in the [[Greek Revival]] style, which was popular in the mid-19th century. Over the years, additional structures were added in various architectural styles, reflecting the changing needs and tastes of the times.<br />
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==Closure and Legacy==<br />
In the early 21st century, the state of North Carolina began to shift its focus from institutional care to community-based mental health services. As a result, the [[Dorothea Dix Hospital]] was gradually phased out, and the last patients were transferred to other facilities in 2012. The site has since been repurposed as [[Dix Park]], a large urban park that serves the residents of Raleigh and the surrounding areas.<br />
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==Dix Park==<br />
[[Dix Park]] is a major urban park that offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including walking trails, open fields, and event spaces. The park is a popular destination for both residents and visitors, providing a green oasis in the heart of Raleigh.<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[Dorothea Dix]]<br />
* [[Dorothea Dix Hospital]]<br />
* [[Raleigh, North Carolina]]<br />
* [[Greek Revival architecture]]<br />
* [[Mental health]]<br />
* [[Urban park]]<br />
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==Categories==<br />
[[Category:History of Raleigh, North Carolina]]<br />
[[Category:Psychiatric hospitals in North Carolina]]<br />
[[Category:Urban parks in North Carolina]]<br />
[[Category:Greek Revival architecture in North Carolina]]<br />
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