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NIAGARA FALLS HOSPITAL

FIRST BUILDING GENERAL HOSPITAL, NIAGARA FALLS, ONT.

Architect E.D. Pitt, 8/4/ 05

[Welland Tribune, 18 August 1905]


Above is an illustration of the central building of the proposed hospital to be built at Niagara Falls, Ont. The plans were made by Architect Pitt and approved by the Board, tenders for construction to be opened, Sept. 5th. The plans show a compact and severe building, consisting of basement well above ground, and three stories and attic, to front toward the north. The facade has two large outer gables and two smaller ones between, an arched porch with side steps, and balcony from second storey. Through the basement and each floor runs a corridor, with convenient apartments in front and rear. A front hall leads directly to the elevator. There is arrangement for twenty beds, and for all the necessary accommodations of a first class hospital. The estimated cost is $18,000.

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