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Open House at LMH recalls early Lawrence hospital history
A historic open house at Lawrence Memorial Hospital contrasts with the 1920 opening of the city hospital built on Mt. St and 2nd, as the piece traces the city’s hospital evolution from physician homes to the 1929 fireproof facility funded by Mrs. J. B. Watkins. It chronicles Rankin led efforts, early beds in a jail cell, and the 1930s expansions including a 25 bed wing and an income endowment funding ongoing improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LMH
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
City Hospital
Lawrence
McConnell Hospital
Std
N. H. Sts
Simmons Hospital
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
Ohio St
Jones Hospital
Ohio Street
G. W. Jones
Robert C. Rankin
Old and New Club
Sen
Rankin
Ralph E. Barnes
Barnes
Social Service League
Old County
Robinson Park
6Th and
Mass. Sts
Red Cross
Area Office
Charity Hospital
City Health Department
George Farley
Triple Play
2Nd and Mt. Sts
W. C. Simons
J. B. Watkins
Watkins