DeGraff Memorial Hospital
Dublin Core
Title
DeGraff Memorial Hospital
Description
In 1913 business leaders in the Tonawandas including LeGrand S. DeGraff and NT Mayor Dr. John A. Rafter developed a plan to create a badly needed hospital. DeGraff funded the endeavor with a "very substantial contribution."
Architect W. O. Johnstone donated his work for the hospital. Ground was broken in April 14; dedication ceremonies took place May 30, 1914.
In 1930 an addition for a Nurses Home and Maternity Ward was made possible by a legacy grant from James S. Thompson. Another expansion was started in 1942 and completed in 1944.
In 1947, changes from a public institution to a non-profit, membership corporation.
March 14, 1953 a new addition and Maternity Wing are opened.
Architect W. O. Johnstone donated his work for the hospital. Ground was broken in April 14; dedication ceremonies took place May 30, 1914.
In 1930 an addition for a Nurses Home and Maternity Ward was made possible by a legacy grant from James S. Thompson. Another expansion was started in 1942 and completed in 1944.
In 1947, changes from a public institution to a non-profit, membership corporation.
March 14, 1953 a new addition and Maternity Wing are opened.
Items
DeGraff Opening of new addition and maternity wing, booklet (1953-03-14).jpg
Includes a history of DeGraff Memorial Hospital
