Mississippi State Hospital Building #63 wins Heritage Award of Merit for Rehabilitation

Mississippi State Hospital Building #63, Whitfield, MS

The rehabilitation of Building #63 at the Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield transformed an underutilized historic building into a state-of-the-art forensic facility. The project included restoration of the building’s steel windows, masonry, and historic terrazzo floors, along with the careful integration of modern mechanical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.

A new addition was constructed in keeping with the character of the original building, allowing the facility to expand while preserving the historic integrity of the campus.

The completed project demonstrates how historic institutional buildings can continue serving communities through thoughtful rehabilitation.