"Etowah Tuberculosis Sanitarium on Lookout Mountain, near Gadsden, Ala."
Etowah County Tuberculosis Sanitarium was located at 3000 Scenic Highway in Gadsden, Ala. In 1918 it was established as a “fresh air camp” with six canvas and lumber tent structures. In 1926, the camp was destroyed by fire and construction began on a permanent building. Officially named the “Madru I...
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Gadsden Public Library
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| Summary: | Etowah County Tuberculosis Sanitarium was located at 3000 Scenic Highway in Gadsden, Ala. In 1918 it was established as a “fresh air camp” with six canvas and lumber tent structures. In 1926, the camp was destroyed by fire and construction began on a permanent building. Officially named the “Madru Inzer Memorial Hospital,” it became known as the Etowah County Tuberculosis Sanitarium. This structure would remain in use until 1956 when a larger facility was constructed that could care for up to 145 patients and featured up-to-date equipment and facilities. |
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