Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-10

History of the Inztitution-f unoeu IN
1S1a-Its Present Board of Manage
raeut and Medical stah-A Worthy
Organization
In the southern portion Of the city,
located On Castor, between Drsyton and
AbercorB streets. stands out in bold
architectural beauty. the Savannah Hospi-
tai. an institution a pride not only TO
Savannah but the state.
In the year 1919 a large building was
erected on the present site By private
subscription and used for several years
aitorsther as a hospital for sailors. In
1890 $4,000 was left 70 the Institution oy
Messrs. Jones Wallace ana Thomas
Young.
The present commOdi0us structure was
erected in 49,. upon the grounds OF the
old building. al q total cost Of $40, 600, and
in point Of architecture is one Of the most
imposing edifces in the state. II IS
built Of the best Georgia BRICK ana
DIastered with the finest Portland cement.
The building Is 290 feet long by 90 feet
wide. containing seven wards, three large
and four small ones. and twelve private
rooms. There are the seamenfs ward. the
male and female charity wards, and
number Of private small rooms Tor paying
patients. Throughout all Is 70 be seen
the most exact neatneSs and COM
plete system of care. The grounds cover
an area Of ten city lots. and present
a Uniform and attractive appearance.
There is nothing about the institution
which gives il a hospital look, and. in
fact. the place gives the appearance OF
grand old mansion surrounded by every
thing to render il attractive.
The late addition 10 the place in placing
around II an attractive iron railing upon
a low wall Of brick has added much 10 its
general appearance. as i gives splendid
view both Of the building and 10 the n
terror Of the grounds.
The average number Of patients treated
yearly is about seven hundred, and the
average number OF deaths forty. Ii Is a
question whether any Southern State has
a similar institution that viii compare 20
the savannah Hospital in all its details
and appointments. 1t has always been
pride to the city, aud has been several
times remembered IN the most substantial
manner by a number Of our citizens who
have long since passed away. Mr.. Charles
II. Mills. before his death. requested
his widow TO give 100000 70 the
institution which request was
complied with. This amount,
together with other additional
sums properly invested contributes very
materially 10 its support. and this with
the paving patients aud with the interest
on the assets make up the amount by
which the hospital is supported
The BOARD Of Managers are:
James II. Johnston. President.
William Hunter, Geo. J. Mills.
J. VI. Solomon. ]. NJ. Hoist.
DR.. VIM. Duncan.
The medical staff j. as follows:
DR.. I. j. Charlton. Or. r. J. Num-,
Dr.. J. j.. Martin. DR.. VIM. Duncan.
DR.. ". II. Elliott. DR.. J. =. :. HOustOun
Druggist and Apothecary-Dr j. Stew
art Saunders.
In letter 10 the Boston HeTdld, written
by well-knOwn merchant OF that CITY
during his trip TO Florida last winter,
he describes the savannah Hos
pital. Of savannah, ''as a build
Ing situated among grand and
majestic oaks, inviting in its appearance,
and lovely and imposing in its architec-
tUre. Here. underneath the shade Of the
spreading limbs and hanging moss, are 10
be seen cOnyalescent patients walking
and sitting around, breathing the pure
and inyigorating air Of the sunny South.
The site i near the beautiful Forsyth
Park, which has charmed 50 many Of our
people in their wanderings TO the Land Of
Flowers The Hospital is one Of the most
pleasing and substantial looking buildings
lhave seen in my travels in the south. 1t
is Differed by men OF fine professional at
taIuments, and is not only pride to the
Forest City, but an honor 10 the Empire
state"