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Title
Veterans Administration Medical Center Dedication, July 4, 1932
Subject
Hospitals
Veterans
Description
The Veterans Administration Medical Center in Tuscaloosa was dedicated on July 4, 1932.
The first patient was admitted a mere 11 days later on July 15. Upon its opening, the medical center housed 272 beds for veterans in need of hospitalization for general medical and surgical needs. It was converted to a neuro-psychiatric facility in 1940.
The first patient was admitted a mere 11 days later on July 15. Upon its opening, the medical center housed 272 beds for veterans in need of hospitalization for general medical and surgical needs. It was converted to a neuro-psychiatric facility in 1940.
Source
Tuscaloosa News Archive
Date
July 4, 1932
Contributor
Betty Slowe (Description)
Type
Photograph
Identifier
300
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
9 3/8 x 7 1/4 inches