Public Health Service Hospital

Built in 1875, the Public Health Service Hospital tended the needs of merchant seamen. Eventually the hospital also cared for members of the U.S. Coast Guard and other governmental agencies, Native Americans and Vietnam refugees. In addition, important research on plague diseases was conducted here. A new hospital replaced the old in 1932, and two wings were added in the 1950s. The hospital closed in 1981 and was transformed into apartments.

Address

Wedemeyer St and 15th Ave

Website

nps.gov (opens in a new tab)