Construction project at American Lake Veterans' Hospital. Building with tiled roof is apparently in the process of having its exterior waterproofed. About 15 different construction and improvement projects were underway at the 52-year-old facility. Four years ago the hospital was used primarily as a psychiatric facility. It is now a general rather than a specialized hospital. Photograph ordered by Premier Waterproofing, Denver, Co. (TNT 6-23-77, B-1 article on projects) TPL-10367

Building construction--Lakewood--1970-1980; American Lake Veterans' Hospital (Lakewood);

American Lake Veterans Hospital. Construction began in early 1923 for the new hospital for veterans carved out of dense forests located on the north shore of American Lake. More than 450 workers were employed on the massive 1.4 million dollar project (exclusive of equipment) which had to be completed by the government deadline of October 10th. The above photograph was taken in late August and shows the convalescent ward nearing completion with brick walls up, windows and red tile roof installed. By August 19th, the fireproof hospital with its 28 buildings was 70% completed. The first patients would be admitted in March of 1924. G30.1-011 (TNT 4-16-23, p. 3-article; TNT 6-29-23, p. 13-article; Tacoma Sunday Ledger, 8-19-23, p. 1+ -article; TNT 8-31-23, p. 1) TPL-10312

Hospitals--Lakewood--1920-1930; American Lake Veterans Hospital (Lakewood); Military hospitals--Lakewood; Building construction--Lakewood--1920-1930;

Knights of Columbus activities at U.S. Veterans Hospital, American Lake. High Mass was conducted at the American Lake Veterans Hospital in Lakewood on April 12, 1925, with a small congregation in attendance. The unidentified priest is on the small stage with two altar boys. G23.1-030; G22.1-066

Religious services--Lakewood; Priests--Lakewood; American Lake Veterans Hospital (Lakewood);

Tree dedication. On May 10, 1925, a tree was dedicated on the grounds of the new American Lake Veterans Hospital in memory of former President Woodrow Wilson. Members of the American Legion are pictured gathered around the newly planted tree. G30.1-009

Tree planting ceremonies--Lakewood;

ca. 1926. American Lake Veterans Hospital. Large Prairie-style building with columned front porch. Original structures built in 1923. (filed with Argentum)

Hospitals--Lakewood--1920-1930; American Lake Veterans Hospital (Lakewood); Military hospitals--Lakewood;

The interior of the barbershop in the remodeled Canteen at Veteran's Administration Hospital. The Canteen was in a quanset-hut style building on the hospital grounds. The barbershop has been furnished with an older-style barber's chair, round mirrors over the cabinets, and side-chairs in the waiting area. Hair tonic and other toiletries line the counter behind the barber's chair and a cash register sits on the other cabinet.

American Lake Veterans' Hospital (Lakewood); Military hospitals--Lakewood--1950-1960; Barbershops--Lakewood--1950-1960; Cash registers;