The tuberculosis (TB) sanatorium at Howell, Michigan was established in 1905 by Public Act 254 of 1905. Until the 1940's, the treatment for TB revolved around providing general medical care and performing surgical procedures. With the development of streptomycin (1944), the treatment of TB changed dramatically. By 1961, the facility at Howell was no longer needed for the treatment of TB patients, so the buildings and grounds were transferred over to the Michigan Department of Mental Health. In 1961, the Howell State Hospital was established for the care and treatment of the mentally ill and physically handicapped people (under Public Act 111 of 1961). The hospital was renamed twice: Hillcrest Center (1972) and the Hillcrest Regional Center for Developmental Disabilities (1978). The entire facility was closed in 1982, and the buildings were razed.
From the description of Patient records, 1907-1961. (State Archive of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 61120093
