Hempstead Hospital

Title

Hempstead Hospital

Description

Black and white photo image of Hempstead Hospital, built in 1908. In February of 1870, the city opened a hospital called City Hospital in this building. It was located on three acres of ground on the west side of what was then called Chillicothe Pike (Scioto Trail). Four years later the hospital was turned into a Children's Home. In 1907, the City Council decided to re-open the City Hospital but changed the name to Hempstead Hospital named for Dr. Giles Hempstead. The addition of a third floor and two wings in 1923 greatly changed the appearance. The name was changed to Portsmouth General Hospital in 1925, and Scioto Memorial in 1964. This building was razed in 2006

Creator

Unknown

Date

Early 1900's

Contributor

Donated by the Scioto County Medical Society Women's Auxiliary

Format

24.5 x 19 cm photo

Coverage

Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio

Rights

Scioto County Public Library