Elmhurst Memorial Hospital

Name/Title

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital

Entry/Object ID

M2013.1.46

Description

South facade of Memorial Hospital of DuPage County at Schiller Street and Avon Road.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Black and White Print

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Ralph Mahon

Role

Photographer

Date made

1966

Time Period

1960s

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Written in pencil on back: Memorial Hospital of Dupage County - front view (Schiller St. and Avon Rd.). Taken May 20, 1966 by RL Mahon with Kodak Reinette (45mm lens), Roll 2, from 1A, Panatomic X film. In blue ink on back: Elmhurst Hospital, Oct. 10, 1926-opens doors. 1948 - name changed to Memorial Hospital of Dupage (addition of 42 heads). 1958 - Addition brings heal total to 340. 1964 - Memorial Hospital 421. 1976 - oberserves 50th Anniversary & plans.