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The Kentucky Tuberculosis Sanatoria Commission sent an architect to travel throughout Kentucky in hopes of finding locations to build five state tuberculosis hospitals in the local communities.
- Central State Hospital
The hospital now consisted of 24 separate buildings...
- Eastern State Hospital
Tuberculosis, commonly called the white plague, began...
- Frankfort State Hospital & School
In 1972, the Frankfort State Hospital and School Closed...
- Kentucky State Hospital
Before Kentucky was able to utilize the hospital, it was...
- Central State Hospital
Waverly Hills Sanatorium is a former tuberculosis sanatorium and a beautiful example of Tudor Gothic architecture. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
24 Νοε 2013 · Discover Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky: This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.
The massive five story hospital was built in 1926 and sits atop Waverly Hill today. It housed 400 patients and was one of the largest facilities of its kind. Waverly served the community through decades of the worse TB outbreak in the country.
Due to the rapid increase of Tuberculosis cases, the original hospital was soon to capacity. Even with the building of additional pavilions, space for patients was consistently at a minimal. After careful planning, Construction began on a new 5-story brick and concrete Sanatorium in March 1924.
You can visit our Madisonville State Tuberculosis Hospital page for photos of the interior. The main hospital buildings were noted as being an “off-center T” and upon entering the main entrance, a patient or visitor would emerge into the admittance room or the outpatient clinic where all new patients are registered.
11 Οκτ 2021 · Over the next four years, contractors from both locally and out-of-state, specifically Ohio, completed work on the London Tuberculosis Hospital. The London Tuberculosis Hospital signaled a modern approach to tuberculosis treatment and prevention in Kentucky.
