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- 1957-01-09
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
Exterior of St. Joseph Hospital. The St. Joseph Hospital had a long history in serving the Tacoma population. It was first established in 1891 by the Sisters of St. Francis, Philadelphia Foundation. The original building became the nurses residence. Built and designed by architect P.A. Baillargeon at a cost of $400,000,the new brick hospital was dedicated on August 22, 1915. A north wing was added on in 1927. St. Joseph's was well known for its excellent nursing program. This stately building was demolished in 1982; a new 14 million dollar St. Joseph Hospital opened next to the former site in 1975. (Martin: Tacoma, A Pictorial History, p. 120)
St. Joseph's Hospital & School of Nursing (Tacoma); Hospitals--Tacoma--1950-1960;