St. Josephs Sanitarium
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| St. Josephs Sanitarium | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1898 |
| Construction Began | 1898 |
| Construction Ended | 1899 |
| Opened | 1899 |
| Current Status | active, in use |
| Architect(s) | Theophilus Van Damme |
| Location | Mt. Clemens, Macomb Co., Michigan |
| Alternate Names | 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.
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 f the facility was transferred from the Sisters of Charity to Mercy Health Systems.
