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The WoodsonSt. Joseph

The Story

A Building With a Story Worth Carrying Forward

Historical view of The Woodson

Built in 1938 on the former State Hospital No. 2 campus in St. Joseph, The Woodson was named for Dr. Charles Woodson, who served as superintendent. The building later supported children's health services and educational use through the St. Joseph School District. After the property was sold in 2016 with demolition contemplated, it remained standing but sat vacant for more than nine years and fell into significant disrepair. The current redevelopment is giving this recognizable building a new residential purpose while preserving the architectural character that makes it part of St. Joseph's story.

Construction Progress

Building the apartments from the inside out.

These photos document active renovation and apartment construction inside The Woodson.

Apartment room under construction with new drywall and an unfinished floor
Construction progress
Interior corridor during building renovation work
Construction progress
Apartment interior under construction with ceiling framing and exposed building systems
Construction progress
Apartment interior showing new wall framing, plumbing and electrical work
Construction progress
New plumbing and electrical systems installed within apartment wall framing
Construction progress
Interior construction progress showing new metal wall framing
Construction progress

Timeline

1938

The Woodson building was completed.

Later uses

Children's health services and educational use through the St. Joseph School District.

2016

The property was sold with demolition contemplated.

More than nine years

The building remained vacant and deteriorated.

Today

The Woodson is being restored and adapted for residential use.