Watch CBS News

How former asylums are becoming new homes

Between the mid-1800s and early 20th century, there were more than 250 mental institutions built across America. A small number of the asylums are still around today, and some are now being repurposed as apartments, hotels and even the new headquarters for the Department of Homeland Security. One of the most significant transformations is near the shore of Lake Michigan, where Kenneth Craig got an inside look.
View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.