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{{infobox institution | {{infobox institution | ||
| name = St. Josephs Sanitarium | | name = St. Josephs Sanitarium | ||
| − | | image = | + | | image = MImiclemens.png |
| − | | image_size = | + | | image_size = 250px |
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| closed = | | closed = | ||
| demolished = | | demolished = | ||
| − | | current_status = | + | | current_status = [[Preserved Institution|Preserved]] |
| − | | building_style = | + | | building_style = [[Single Building Institutions|Single Building]] |
| architect(s) = Theophilus Van Damme | | architect(s) = Theophilus Van Damme | ||
| − | | location = Mt. Clemens, | + | | location = Mt. Clemens, MI |
| − | | architecture_style = | + | | architecture_style = Colonial Revival |
| peak_patient_population = | | peak_patient_population = | ||
| − | | alternate_names = St. Josephs Sanitarium and Hospital | + | | alternate_names = <br> |
| + | *St. Josephs Sanitarium and Hospital | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | ==History== | |
St. Joseph's Sanitarium was opened in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph, Cincinnati, Ohio in 1899. Construction began in 1898 after a sisters suggestion that the salt bath facilities held curative properties and the spot was an ideal site for a convalescence home and hospital. | St. Joseph's Sanitarium was opened in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph, Cincinnati, Ohio in 1899. Construction began in 1898 after a sisters suggestion that the salt bath facilities held curative properties and the spot was an ideal site for a convalescence home and hospital. | ||
In 1900 the 3rd floor of the building, with 50 beds, were saved as a hospital facility and sanitarium. By 1952 the mineral salt baths were phased out and the hospital converted to the treatment of chronic illness. | In 1900 the 3rd floor of the building, with 50 beds, were saved as a hospital facility and sanitarium. By 1952 the mineral salt baths were phased out and the hospital converted to the treatment of chronic illness. | ||
| − | The facility still stands today as a registered historic site. In 1990 ownership | + | The facility still stands today as a registered historic site. In 1990 ownership of the facility was transferred from the Sisters of Charity to Mercy Health Systems. |
| − | + | <gallery> | |
| + | File:MIstjoesan1921.jpg | ||
| + | File:MIstjoes1930.jpg | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
[http://ole.net/~maggie/macomb/stjoe.htm] | [http://ole.net/~maggie/macomb/stjoe.htm] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Michigan]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Single Building Institutions]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Preserved Institution]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:02, 11 October 2013
| St. Josephs Sanitarium | |
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| Established | 1898 |
| Construction Began | 1898 |
| Construction Ended | 1899 |
| Opened | 1899 |
| Current Status | Preserved |
| Building Style | Single Building |
| Architect(s) | Theophilus Van Damme |
| Location | Mt. Clemens, MI |
| Architecture Style | Colonial Revival |
| Alternate Names |
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History[edit]
St. Joseph's Sanitarium was opened in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph, Cincinnati, Ohio in 1899. Construction began in 1898 after a sisters suggestion that the salt bath facilities held curative properties and the spot was an ideal site for a convalescence home and hospital.
In 1900 the 3rd floor of the building, with 50 beds, were saved as a hospital facility and sanitarium. By 1952 the mineral salt baths were phased out and the hospital converted to the treatment of chronic illness.
The facility still stands today as a registered historic site. In 1990 ownership of the facility was transferred from the Sisters of Charity to Mercy Health Systems.
