First Hospital with its new wing, Immanuel Deaconess Institute
Description
This black and white photograph shows the new west wing of the original Immanuel Deaconess Institute hospital, which was located near 34th & Meredith in Omaha, Nebraska. The photograph was taken from the northwest side, and it focuses on the exterior of the main building. Two unknown buildings are visible in the background on the left side of the photo. The three-story brick building has many windows and spires. An car is parked at the entrance of the building.
Original format: black and white photographic print, 9.5 x 7.5 inches.
Historical Notes
The first hospital, complete with surgery room, was opened on December 20, 1890, by The Evangelical Immanuel Association for Works of Mercy. The first patient was Hans Nygren. The Evangelical Association for Works of Mercy deeded the property over to the Immanuel Deaconess Association in 1900. The Immanuel Deaconess Association became the Immanuel Deaconess Institute in 1904. The business outgrew the building and a second hospital was opened in January of 1910. The first hospital building was then converted into the Nazareth Home to care of invalids and the aged. This was taken after the second hospital opened in 1910, and had 65 beds and 6 rooms fitted exclusively for sterilizing and operative work, which was double in size of the first hospital.
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