Nebraska Hospital for Tuberculosis
| Nebraska Hospital for Tuberculosis | |
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| Opened | 1912 |
| Closed | 1972 |
| Current Status | Preserved |
| Building Style | Single Building |
| Architect(s) | John Latenser and Sons |
| Location | Kearney, NE |
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History
In November 1937, the State Board of Control decided to proceed with construction of a new men’s hospital building at the State Tuberculosis Hospital in Kearney. The building was estimated to cost $125,000.00, the bulk of which would be funded out of the unicameral’s “building fund” for state institutions. Officials were hopeful that they building could be completed by the fall of 1938. John Latenser and Sons, Omaha architects, were selected to prepare the plans for the building. The Latensers had experience in designing hospitals, including the University Hospital, the Douglas County Hospital, Clarkson Hospital, Lord Lister Hospital, Clearview Home and others.
In January of 1912, the hospital opened, and in 1922, the building known as the East Sun Building opened, and functioned for the next several decades until closing in 1972. It was then acquired by Kearney State College and remodeled into the West Center for business classes.
