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  1. This week I learned about the ever-evolving Baptist Sanitarium in downtown Houston. It appears (as I'm newly educated about this) as the hospital system owned a whole city block on Lamar Street and built 5 or 6 buildings on the block. Oddly enough, it appears the only address for all the buildings was 602 Lamar Street. I wonder if they platted the entire block as a singular address? If that's legal of course. The 2nd building (Expansion No. 1) of the hospital system was designed by Rezin D. Steele in 1911 with a total amount (campus) beds at 50 beds. The original sanitarium that Dennis Pevoto bought from Ida Rudisill had a 15-person bed capacity, so the expansion to 50 beds was quite significant. Kind of off topic, but this building always looks like it's leaning. I wonder by foundation or design.
  2. I never knew this hospital existed. Very cool! Dr. Greenwood's Sanitarium, Houston, Texas. For Nervous and Mental Diseases - Alcohol and Drug Addictions. All buildings new and built especially for the care and treatment of such cases. Buildings steam heated, all modern conveniences, sanitary plumbing, electric lights, hot and gold water in every room, and screened throughout. All outside rooms. Everything first-class. Personal attention given all cases. Situated South Main Street, on OakHill, the coolest part of Houston. JAS. Greenwood, M.D. Supt. - H.C. Maxwell, M.D., Ass't Physician. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/greenwood-james-sr Greenwood, James, Sr. (1878–1949) James Greenwood, Sr., neuropsychiatrist, was born in Seguin, Texas, on April 18, 1878, the son of Judge James and Corinna (Henderson) Greenwood. He attended private schools and the John H. Bishop Academy for Young Men in Seguin. In 1901 he received his M.D. from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Greenwood was on the staff of the San Antonio State Hospital for Mental Diseases from 1902 to 1906, when he went into private practice in Seguin. In 1908 he returned to UTMB as instructor in pediatrics, clinical medicine, and physical diagnosis. He left Galveston in 1912 to establish the Greenwood Sanitarium for treatment of neuropsychiatric diseases in Houston. From the Houston Public Library Digital Archives: https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p17006coll10/id/1707/rec/1 Description: Photograph of the front and side yards of the Greenwood Sanitarium that was located at 9218 South Main Street. Date: 1920-1939 Era: 1920; 1930
  3. I believe Hot Wells is the former site of an artesian Health spa or resort (sanatarium) that was popular back around the turn of the century. It is now the home of a shooting range. http://houstorian.wordpress.com/2007/03/20/hot-wells-tx/
  4. This week I discovered a cool old sanitarium/hospital. The Houston Neal Institute was located at 912 Pease Street back in the 1910s. A little more research and I found that The Neal Institute was founded in 1892, in Des Moines, Iowa, and franchised in 63 cities.
  5. Found a sanitarium, or hospital, from 1894! The Keeley Institute. Corner Preston Avenue and Fannin Street. It would be practically impossible, with the limited space at our disposal, for us to accord anything like real justice to the wonderful results of the treatment for inebriety, identified with the name of Dr. Leslie E. Keeley, of Dwight, Ill. The frame of this system is now spread over every part the of North American continent, and has penetrated into Europe and other divisions of the old world. Our object however is alluding to the subject in this volume is simply to inform our readers that a branch institute exists in this city, and has its doors wide open to all who desire to become free of the chains and shackles of intemperance. Until comparatively recent years it has been the custom to regard undue indulgence in liquors and other stimulants and--
  6. I discovered a new, to me, sanitarium this week and thought I would share with HAIF. I'll try and keep the information in chronological order. The Houston Post. dated July 24, 1910: The Colored Sanitarium Will Be Dedicated This Afternoon. The People's Sanitarium on German street has been completed and will be formally dedicated to its purpose- the free treatment of colored people- this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Mt. Zion Baptist church. The People's Sanitarium is designed as a charitable institution and general sanitarium for the people of the colored race. In addition a free dispensary will be established for the benefit of the poor, weak, disabled, and afflicted people, where they may receive proper medical and surgical treatment free or charge. It has been estimated by the promoters that there are approximate 30,000 colored people n and about the city of Houston with practically no faculties for their accommodation when sick and in distress. The board of directors of the institution is appealing for financial encouragement. The following program will be rendered at Mt. Zion Baptist Church this afternoon: Song- Mt. Zion choir, assisted by choirs from other churches. Prayer- Rev. J.E. Knox, D.D. Pastos, Bethal Baptist church. The need of a Colored Sanitarium in Houston- Dr. B.J. Covington. How should this Sanitarium be supported?- Dr. R.F. Ferrill. Board of Directors: Dr. E.B. Ramsey, president; Dr. J.B. Covington, treasurer; Dr. F.S. McDavid, secretary; Dr. E.A. Durham, Dr. J.D. Davis The Houston Post. dated May 5, 1911: Colored Hospital Charter Issued for Institution in Second Ward. A charter has been issued for the "People's Sanitarium for Colored People," the institute being located in Houston. There is no capital stock. The incorporates are E.B. Ramsey, E.A. Durham, F.M. McDavid, B.J. Covington, and H. E. Lee. The institute has been in operation for some time and is located in a large two-story frame building on German street in the Second ward. One of the directors discussing the institution with a Poet representative stated that there are twenty rooms and that a great many negroes had been taken care of. When patients are able to pay, he stated, a nominal charge of $1 per day is made, but all worthy negroes who need attention and are not able to pay are taken care of. "The white people," he stated, "have been liberal with the directors, if it ha not been for the help of the white friends of the negro it is doubtful if we could have undertaken the work." The Houston Post. Dated October 29, 1914: Eight Fire Alarms On Opening of Cold Snap. Detective Flues Responsible for Several- Damages in Each Case Was Reported Slight. Eight fire alarms, four of them being registered with an hour's time, were turned in Wednesday with the coming the cold snap that arrived early Wednesday morning-- The explosion of a gas stove at the People's Sanitarium, 2314 German Street, slightly damaged the interior of the room at 7:45 o'clock, this being the first of the four alarms that came in within an hour--
  7. From the newspaper The Houston Daily Post dated January 10, 1902. Alcomo Sanitarium. An ethical institution for the scientific treatment of the Drug and Liquor Habits . . . Endorsed by the regular medical profession at home and abroad. Special Accommodations for Lady Patients. Address all communications to Dr. Edgar T. Cook, Physician in charge. Corner Austn and McKinney, Houston, Texas. April 13, 1902, specifying the address. Alcomo Sanitarium- Alcohol, opium, morphine, and other kindred habits treated. Strictly private, with special facilities for lady patients. Cure guaranteed in from ten to twenty days. Competent physicians, nurses, etc., in constant attendance. Removed from business center and consequent temptations. Address Alcomo Sanitarium, 3317 Austin Street, Houston, Texas.
  8. From the newspaper The Houston Post. dated April 1, 1917. Colored Sanitarium Destroyed by Blaze Two negresses, patients at the Houston colored sanitarium, 3102 Providence street, were removed to safety when fire was discovered in the building, a two-story frame structure, about 8 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Fanned by a high wind, the fire spread rapidly to all potions of the house, which was entirely destroyed, and an adjusting cottage was scorched on one side. Flying sparks also caused several slight roof fires in the neighborhood, which were quickly extinguished by the firemen. The Feagan. The cause of the fire could not place was owned and occupied by A.L. be ascertained.
  9. Found this business advertisement in the publication Southern Medical Journal - Volume 9 dated 1919. South Houston Maternity Sanitarium Box 596, Houston, Texas Twenty-Five minute ride from Houston on the Interurban. Take car at Texas and Main streets. Long distance telephone in Sanitarium. To the Medical Profession: I desire to call attention to my private Maternity Home for patients before ad during confinement. This institution is home-like in every particular, screened throughout; hot and cold baths and all other customary conveniences. I will accept the guarantee of the regular medical profession and will ask no questions of patients treating such with the utmost courteous at all times. I am prepared to secure the adoption of infants into first-class homes, as I have applicants on hand from the best people at all times. I am in a position to secure the best medical service in the city, and have in constant attendance the necessary number of trained nurses. Patients are at liberty to use the physician of their choice, provided such physician is an ethical, legal practitioner. Interurban car line passes within a block of the Home. I will attend to baggage, etc. Full directions, and any further information by mail. Mrs. J.C. McDearmon, Matron
  10. This is awesome!! I was reading the newspaper dated The Texas Jewish Herald dated April 14, 1927 and came across this business advertisement. Love the word, or type of hospital, called sanitarium. You don't see that anymore! I wonder what word is equivalent today? Treatment center? Rehab? Looks like in present-day this is where 5 Houston Center is with the fancy, glass, spiral staircase? Would love to see a photo of this sanitarium. Anyone know anything about it? Dr. E. L. Fox Sanitarium and X-Ray Laboratory Electrical Modalities for Treatment of Disease 1310 McKinney Ave. Houston, Texas Phones: Office, Fairfax 4281 / Residence, Fairfax 4532
  11. I was browsing the newspaper The Houston Post date November 29, 1906 and came across a business listing for The White Sanitarium, Inc. We Cure Whiskey, Drugs, and Tobacco Habits. In eight to fifteen days without pain or sickness. Cure effected before requiring one cent of pay. No experiment but a thoroughly test cure. We allow the patients to be sole judge of the cure, and should they fail to be satisfied the treatment costs absolutely nothing. See us before taking treatment elsewhere. Address or call on The White Sanatorium, Inc. 1517 Texas Ave. Houston, Texas. Mervin Rives, M.D. Physician in charge. Eph Roddy, Manager. Old Phone 5051.
  12. I was browsing the newspaper The Houston Post dated November 29, 1906 and came across a business listing for South End Sanitarium. South End Sanitarum. A quiet, secluded sanitarium for ladies during confinement. All private troubles of women carefully attended to. Home found for infants. Terms moderate. Mrs. Edith Drennan, 3210 Main Street. Old Phone 5433.
  13. I was reading the publication "Houston Gargoyle, Volume 4 dated in 1931 and came across a business listing for The Montrose Sanitarium And Nurses Registry located at 3508 Milam Street. The Montrose Sanitarium and Nurses Registry. 3508 Milam - Hadley 232. Mrs. Catherine Hunt, Mgr. An institution where the sick are cared for both day and night, with private or semiprivate rooms.
  14. I was looking at the Standard Blue Book of Texas Houston Edition dated 1907-1908 and came across a few cool, old, hospitals. The book indicates an address of 602 Lamar Avenue. I went onto researching more and found an article in the newspaper The Houston Post dated November 27, 1903 that had an address of 810 Walker Avenue. I am not sure which one is accurate. Or perhaps there were was an earlier version of the sanitarium? For this thread, I will choose the Walker address since it's more concrete. Although, the other article has a photograph of the building, so that must be accurate too! Convenience and hope comforts. Trained nurses in attendance. Rates 2.00 to 5.00 per day. S.W. Telephone 1374. Ida J. Rudisill Sanitarium. Mrs. Ida J. Rudisill, Proprietous. 810 Walker Avenue Houston, Tex. I then found an article that states George Hermann and this person named "D.R." was interested in buying the hospital. A little confusing, to me, but this was one of the first Hermann Hospitals? I know that Hermann Hospital started out as a Baptist hospital in a downtown tower. So maybe this predates the big downtown hospital? wow!! From the book The Texas Gulf Historical and Biographical Record, Volume 45, November 2009: D.R. Approached Houston oilman and philanthropist George H. Hermann, who was interested in a hospital but not one controlled by Baptists. Timely assistance from a woman at First Baptist finally enabled Houston Baptists to move forward. For $18,000 D.R. Secured the Rudisill Sanitarium, an eighteen-bed facility in downtown Houston, from Mrs. Ida J. Rudisill. Rechristened the Baptist Sanitarium and Hospital, it was chartered in September 1907, the first such Baptist institute in Texas. D.R. Was named superintendent, but Mrs. Rudisill “was in reality the manager or the four years she remained with the institute,” giving the Baptists time to learn what they were doing.
  15. I was browsing the newspaper The Houston Post dated August 26, 1899 and came across a business listing for South Texas Sanitarium located in the Kiam Building, 302 Main Street. Dr. W.W. Lunn Dr. E.D. Lunn Surgery and Diseases of Women, Catarrh of Ear, Nose, Throat, Lungs, and Stomach. The South Texas Sanitarium Kiam Building, Houston, Texas The Sanitarium is now fully organized for treatment of all Chronic Diseases, most especially those of hour hot Southern climate, as the doctors in charge have practiced for many years in South Texas. The Sanitarium has the finest X-Ray Machine in Texas, as well as other instruments for treating and diagnosing disease. A special feature of the Sanitarium is the treatment of Catarrh, inhalations of medicated vapor and the proper application of electricity. Knowing that many having Catarrh, which if neglect, causes consumption, would like to take treatment, but are unable to come to Houston. A Home Treatment has been organized. A 1899 Houston of City directory advertisement: The South Texas Sanitarium. Kiam Building, Houston, Texas Phone 688. Treat all chronic diseases by Electricity, Electric Massage, and Dry Heat Sweat Bath. Dr. W.W. Lunn. Diseases of Women and surgery specialty. Graduate of University of Louisiana, University of Pennsylvania, New York Polyclinic, New York Operative Surgery. Attendance at Tulane University, Bush Medical, Battle Creek Sanitarium. Dr. E.D. Lunn. Diseases of Nose, Throat, Eye, and Ear a specialty. From University of Louisville, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic; New York Polyclinic, New York Post Graduate, Fredrick William University of Berlin, Germany.
  16. I was browsing the newspaper The Austin Statesman and Tribune dated October 31, 1915 and saw a business listing for The Purdy Sanitarium located at 1516 Ovid Street. Drug and Alcoholism A secluded home for the cure of those additions The Purdy Sanitarium Dr. Edward Purdy 1516 Ovid St. Houston, Texas
  17. I was browsing the newspaper The Houston Post dated September 5, 1908 and came across a business listing for J.G. Boyd Hospital And Sanitarium located at 1706 Main Street. Dr. J. G. Boyd. Phone 1042. Office 501 1/2 Main St. Private Hospital and Sanitarium. 1706 Main St. Rates $2 to $4 per day. I wonder if there are any photographs of the old sanitarium?
  18. I was looking at old Houston hospitals and sanitariums and came across the Blair's Sanitarium. John M. Blair of Houston; Physician and Surgeon. Born in Indiana on February 4, 1859. Educated at Rush College, Medical Department. Chicago University. He bought the building in 1900. It was still listed as Blair’s Sanitarium in the 1930 census, so it was apparently a comparatively long-lived institution. Company letterhead: Blair's Sanitarium ** Dr. J. M. Blair, Proprietor. A thorough equipped Sanitarium, for the treatment of all kinds of surgical cases and all forms of chronic disease. No contagious diseases admitted. 1212 to 1220 Liberty Avenue. Houston, Texas March 8th, 1908. Building photos: Portrait photo of Dr. Blair: Note: I had some help from the McGovern Historical Center. https://library.tmc.edu/mcgovern/2011/06/03/blair-sanitarium/
  19. While browsing the Houston Public Library Digital Archives I found this old hospital in The Heights. Did the hospital merge into a different hospital system? Perhaps it went out of business if it didn't merge with another company. Any details with this one? https://cdm17006.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/images/id/5642/rec/158 Exterior of the Texas Christian Sanitarium, located at 341 W. 19th Avenue. circa 1911.
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