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''' | '''Hillman Hospital''' began operations as the '''Hospital of the United Charities''' by the Board of Lady Managers in [[1890]], and is considered the oldest hospital in [[Birmingham]]. The original nine room building burned in [[1894]], and in [[1896]], a charity ward was opened and named "Hillman Hospital" in honor of [[Thomas Hillman]], president of the [[Tennessee Coal and Iron Company]] who gave $20,000 in bonds to the hospital. In [[1897]], construction of the new hospital on [[20th Street South]] began. | ||
Originally having only one wing, the left wing of the building was finished in [[1913]]. The hospital eventually failed and turned into part of the [[UAB Medical Center]]. | Originally having only one wing, the left wing of the building was finished in [[1913]]. The hospital eventually failed and turned into part of the [[UAB Medical Center]]. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Satterfield, Carolyn Green (1976) "Historic Sites of Jefferson County, Alabama" Jefferson County Historical Commission | * Satterfield, Carolyn Green (1976) "Historic Sites of Jefferson County, Alabama" Jefferson County Historical Commission | ||
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Revision as of 22:20, 18 December 2013
Hillman Hospital began operations as the Hospital of the United Charities by the Board of Lady Managers in 1890, and is considered the oldest hospital in Birmingham. The original nine room building burned in 1894, and in 1896, a charity ward was opened and named "Hillman Hospital" in honor of Thomas Hillman, president of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company who gave $20,000 in bonds to the hospital. In 1897, construction of the new hospital on 20th Street South began.
Originally having only one wing, the left wing of the building was finished in 1913. The hospital eventually failed and turned into part of the UAB Medical Center.
References
- Satterfield, Carolyn Green (1976) "Historic Sites of Jefferson County, Alabama" Jefferson County Historical Commission