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);

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;

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;