1855
Architect Isaac G. Perry is introduced to Dr. Turner and plans for the asylum are developed.

1857
The institution is renamed "The New York State Inebriate Asylum". It is to be the first of a generation of public hospitals in the United States committed exclusively to the medical treatment of alcoholism.

1858
J. Edward Turner canvasses New York State selling $10 subsciptions for capital stock in the New York State Inebriate Asylum.
June 17: Ground breaking. The cornerstone is placed on September 24.
Construction continues for six years.

1864
February 22: First patients admitted.
September 17: Fire in North Wing, Dr. Turner implicated.
September 29: Regulations and Rules adopted by the Board of Trustees.