"Etowah Tuberculosis Sanitarium on Lookout Mountain, near Gadsden, Ala."

"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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Main Author: Scarboro, Robert;
Format: Electronic
Published: Gadsden Public Library
Subjects:
Gadsden
Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/gpl01/id/3563
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collection Gadsden Public Library Collection
building Gadsden Public Library
publisher Gadsden Public Library
topic Gadsden
spellingShingle Gadsden
"Etowah Tuberculosis Sanitarium on Lookout Mountain, near Gadsden, Ala."
Scarboro, Robert;
fulltopic Gadsden
Gadsden (Ala.); Etowah County (Ala.); Hospitals; Tuberculosis; Scenic Highway; Madru Inzer Memorial Hospital;
description 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.
spelling "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 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.Gadsden (Ala.); Etowah County (Ala.); Hospitals; Tuberculosis; Scenic Highway; Madru Inzer Memorial Hospital;Scarboro, Robert;Business - NumbersBackstage Library Works, 533 E 1860 S, Provo, UT, 84606jpg11189A.jpgCopyright 2008, Gadsden Public Library, 254 College St., Gadsden, AL 35901, (256)549-4699 x2120, or scarboro@gadsdenlibrary.orghttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/gpl01/id/3563
title "Etowah Tuberculosis Sanitarium on Lookout Mountain, near Gadsden, Ala."
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