Rockhaven Sanitarium: The Legacy of Agnes Richards

by Elisa Jordan

For decades, the mild climate of the Crescenta Valley served as a haven for those seeking mental health rest and relief from lung ailments. In 1923, registered nurse Agnes Richards decided it was the perfect place to open a sanitarium, one that would set itself apart from the rest. Rockhaven Sanitarium catered to female residents only and, with few exceptions, exclusively employed women. It was a progressive treatment center that prided itself on...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467138797
• ISBN13: 9781467138796
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"