Tuberculosis Hospital | Historic Pittsburgh

August 6, 1914

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Title
Tuberculosis Hospital
Creator
Pittsburgh (Pa.). City Photographer
Date
August 6, 1914
Identifier
715.143912.CP
Description
A view of the Tuberculosis Hospital during its construction. Workers pause from construction on the Tuberculosis Hospital to pose for the photographer. The Tuberculosis Hospital, operated by the City of Pittsburgh under the direction of the Director of the City Department of Public Health for the control and prevention of Tuberculosis, occupied 100 acres on the former Leech Farm property. Its Kiehnel & Elliott designed buildings were modern and were to offer the best of current medical practice. Early maps indicate the hospital was comprised of as many as 10 buildings. The main building was completed in 1915 and could house 150 patients. Additions in 1923 and 1927 doubled the capacity. Patients could enjoy recreational and artistic programs as well as beautiful surroundings during their stay. The Tuberculosis Hospital was opened September 15, 1915. By 1957, it was turned over to the State, becoming affiliated with the Department of Health.
Extent
6.5 x 8.5 in.
Type
still image
Genre
photographs
Subject
Hospitals--Design and construction
Blue collar workers
Geographic Subjects
Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Source
Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection, 1901-2000
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh
Collection
Pittsburgh City Photographer Collection
Rights Information
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