The Alaska daily empire., 1914-10-09
ST. ANN'S
 HOSPITAL
 DEDICATED
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 Those who are acquainted with the history of the institution and the town of Juneau take great pleasure in dwelling on the acts and deeds of Sis ter Mary Zeno, known as Sister Su. perior of the institution, who Is de- clared to be the real dynamic force that not only made the first humble beginning in 1886, but continued toi labor in the cause of humanity toI such purpose that last nights celebra- tion marked the continuation of a very great achievement.
 Sister Mary zeno came to the strug' gling hamlet of Juneau in 1885, tray- cling from Victoria, B. C., in an open boat. The next year she founded St Ann's Hospital and remained at it's head for twelve years, administering to the afflicted and building up the institution. When the great gold strike was made on Bonanza creek, the call came for succor in the new frontier and the Sister Superior with one companion sister made the toll. some trip over the skagway trial to Lake Bonnet and finally, down to Daw- son. In 1898 with practically no as- sistance save her companion, she founded st. Mary's Hospital in the capital of Yukon Territory. The funds were raised by her and her companion through a personal canvass among the miners and mine owners on the creeks. Thous9nds will remember with gratitude as long as memory re- mains her noble york in that com munity.
 Called Back.
 In 1909, word came from Juneau that Sister Mary zeno was need ed at St. Ann's. She found the place almost wreck financially, but went resolutely and quietly about the business of rehabilltating the institution. Finally the load was lifted and laid aside. but with the growth of Alaska's capital came new responsibilities. It came to be real. ized that the old buildings were reach ing the stage where they would not meet the demands that would be made upon them, and that new quarters would have to be provided.
 Quietly but forcefully the Sister Su- perior went about the business of pro- viding the ways and means and after this was successfully accomplished, herself drew up the plans of the build. l ing which was dedicated last night. All Juneau is proud of the achieve ment.
 The Building.
 The new hospital building is one of the most imposing buildings in Ju- neau. It was built by day labor. It cost between $5O,OOO and $6O,OOO The building occupies accommodating sitel on the Sixth street side of the Catho- lie church property in Juneau.
 It is one of the best constructed buildings in the city. Everything shows that painstaking care has been bestowed. The hardwood floors, the heating system, electric passenger ele- vators, dumb walters, modern equip ment, and general arrangement with plenty of natural light as a dominat- ing feature, tell the story of worth.
 The building occupies a space 40 by no and Is three stories and full basement with sub:basement for the heating plant. It has room for 100 beds, just double the capacity of the old building.
 The main floor has two small wards, a dlspensary, pantry, dining room, re- ceptlon room, and three private rooms.
 The second floor has a steril!zing room, operating room, preparation room, and 12 private rooms.
 The upper floor has IA private rooms designed for women patients.
 Every floor is provided with double sets of baths, toilets, lavatories, etc.
 The basement floor contains smok- ing room X-ray room, cellers, pan tries. kitchen, dining room, storage room. etc. On this floor are bins for fuel with a capacity for 100 tons of coal.