The "new" St. Mary's Hospital in 1898. In 1894, the Benedictine sisters of Duluth had plans drawn up for a proposed motherhouse and school to be built on property they owned at 5th Avenue East and Third street. The foundations were laid, but money was short and the project had to be abandoned. In 1897 Bishop McGolrick suggested that a hospital be built on that site. The building was completed in 1898 and the hospital moved from its West End location to the new site of St. Mary's Hospital.
Exterior view of Northfield Hospital. Card is postmarked May 1944 and is from Hazel Ramsay, Assistant Professor of History at Carleton College 1943-44.
This cropped postcard shows the mechanic shop and the water tank at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital state that the machine shop and the water tank were built in 1873.
This cropped postcard shows the cold storage building on the grounds of the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital state that it was built in 1894. An isolation cottage can be seen at right, behind the cold storage building.
This postcard shows a building labeled as North Brick on the grounds of the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital label this building as Detach Ward North. It is stated on the reverse side of the postcard that the building was completed in 1884.
This postcard shows the women's tuberculosis building at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital state that it was constructed in the first decade of the twentieth century.
This postcard shows the men's tuberculosis building at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital state that it was constructed in the first decade of the twentieth century.
This postcard shows the building in which the fire fighting equipment was kept at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital state that hospital employees served as firemen prior to the time that the City of St. Peter took over the responsibility.
This postcard shows a building labeled as South Brick on the grounds of the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital label this building as Detach Ward South. A note on the reverse side of the postcard states that the building was completed in 1885. It was demolished in 1966.
This postcard shows the Superintendent's house at the St. Peter State Hospital. Notes on the reverse side of the postcard state that the house was completed in 1898 and that it cost $5000.00.
This postcard shows a building that was originally constructed as a patient detention facility at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital state that it was built about 1910. This building was later known as Liberty Hall, which was an open ward facility for hospital patients. It closed in 1967.
This postcard shows the horse barn at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital state that it was built in 1870 and that it was destroyed in a fire in 1925.
This postcard shows the machine shop at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital indicate that it was built in 1873. At left can be seen a portion of the hospital's large smokestack. The hospital's water tank is on the right side of the machine shop.
This postcard shows the main building at the St. Peter State Hospital, which includes the original building and the additions that were added later on the north and south sides. These were called the North Flats and the South Flats.
This postcard shows the east front of the original building at the St. Peter State Hospital and portions of the additions that were added on the north and south sides.
This postcard shows the South Detached Ward at the St. Peter State Hospital. A note on the reverse indicates that this building housed women patients and that it was completed in 1888. It was demolished in 1966.
This postcard shows the old Security building at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital state that it was opened in 1911 and that additions were added in 1917 and 1932.
This postcard has been labeled as a view of the A.D.I. (Asylum for the Dangerously Insane) building at the St. Peter State Hospital. The abbreviation represents Asylum for Dangerous Insane. The east fa??ade of the building is shown.
This postcard has been labeled as a view of the A.D.I. (Asylum for the Dangerously Insane) building at the St. Peter State Hospital. The west fa??ade of the building is shown.
This postcard shows the east front of the original building at the St. Peter State Hospital and portions of the additions that were added on the north and south sides.
This postcard shows the first men's tuberculosis building at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital indicate that it was constructed in the first decade of the twentieth century.
This cropped postcard shows the Tubercular Ward at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital indicate that the building was constructed in the first decade of the twentieth century.
This postcard shows a building at the St. Peter State Hospital that was used for tubercular patients. Sources at the hospital indicate that it was constructed in the first decade of the twentieth century.
This postcard shows a building at the St. Peter State Hospital that was used for tubercular patients. Hospital sources state that it was constructed in the first decade of the twentieth century.
This postcard has been labeled as a view of the A.D.I. (Asylum for the Dangerously Insane) building at the St. Peter State Hospital. This postcard has the year 1915 written on the reverse side.
This postcard shows the Superintendent's home at the St. Peter State Hospital. A note on the reverse side states that this view shows the home in its original location, which later became the site of the Administration building. Another source indicates that the home was built in 1898 at a cost of $5000.00.
This postcard shows the building in which nurses at the St. Peter State Hospital lived. A note on the reverse side indicates that it was built in 1909 and that an addition was constructed in 1912.
This postcard shows a building at the St. Peter State Hospital that was used for tubercular patients. Hospital sources state that it was constructed in the first decade of the twentieth century.
This postcard shows the building in which nurses at the St. Peter State Hospital lived. A note on the reverse side of another postcard indicates that it was built in 1909 and that an addition was constructed in 1912.
This postcard shows the building in which nurses at the St. Peter State Hospital lived. A note on the reverse side of another postcard indicates that it was built in 1909 and that an addition was constructed in 1912.
This cropped postcard shows the machine shop, engine room, and coal shed at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital indicate that the engine room was built in 1873. Sources also indicate that these structures were demolished in 1967.
This postcard shows the machine shop, engine room, and coal shed at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital indicate that the engine room was built in 1873. Sources also indicate that these structures were demolished in 1967.
This postcard shows the Farm Manager's house at the St. Peter State Hospital. A considerable amount of agricultural work was done on the grounds of the hospital complex. A notation on the reverse side appears to indicate that the home was used from 1920 to 1960.
This postcard shows the Steward's Office at the St. Peter State Hospital. A note on the reverse side indicates that the building was constructed in 1889.
This cropped postcard shows the cold storage building on the grounds of the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital state that it was built in 1894. An isolation cottage can be seen at right, behind the cold storage building.
This cropped postcard shows the root cellar at the St. Peter State Hospital. A note on the reverse side states that it was octagonal and that it was built early in the twentieth century.
This postcard shows the horse barn at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital state that it was built in 1870 and that it was destroyed in a fire in 1925. The brick farm garage can be seen in the background at left.
This postcard shows some of the buildings on the grounds of the St. Peter State Hospital. They appear to be associated with the agricultural activities that took place at the hospital complex.
This postcard shows the slaughter house at the St. Peter State Hospital. A note on the reverse side states that all of the meat that was consumed at the hospital was initially processed at the slaughter house. It was then sent to the butcher's shop, from which it was sent to the kitchens. The year 1915 is written on the reverse side of the postcard.
This postcard shows the office of the supervisor at the A.D.I. (Asylum for the Dangerously Insane) building on the grounds of the St. Peter State Hospital. The initials represent the phrase Asylum for Dangerous Insane.
This postcard shows decorations in the Detach Ward North building at the St. Peter State Hospital in January of 1910, according to sources at the hospital.
This postcard shows a portion of the men's sick room on the third floor of the Center building at the St. Peter State Hospital, according to hospital sources. A note on the reverse side indicates that hospital employee August Palmer is the man who is standing.
This postcard shows a portion of the men's sick room on the third floor of the Center building at the St. Peter State Hospital, according to hospital sources.
This postcard shows the visiting room in the A.D.I. (Asylum for the Dangerously Insane) building at the St. Peter State Hospital. The initials represent the phrase Asylum for Dangerous Insane. Sources at the hospital state that the image was taken in 1919.
This postcard shows a group of employees playing pool at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital indicate that the photo was taken in the first hall of Lower Flat North.
This postcard shows a surgical operating room at the St. Peter State Hospital. This was located on the fourth floor of the Center building. Two women, Miss Torgenson (?) and Miss Buckwald (?), who may be nurses or nursing students, can be seen at work.
This postcard shows a surgical operating room at the St. Peter State Hospital. This was located on the fourth floor of the Center building. Three women, who may be nurses or nursing students, can be seen at work. The year 1908 has been written on the reverse side of the postcard.
This postcard shows a surgical operating room at the St. Peter State Hospital. This was located on the fourth floor of the Center building. Five women, who may be nurses or nursing students, can be seen at work. The year 1908 has been written on the reverse side of the postcard.
This postcard shows the laundry building at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital indicate that it was built in 1900. Beyond the laundry building can be seen the icehouse or cold storage building, which was eventually converted to a machine shed.
This cropped postcard shows the cow barn at the St. Peter State Hospital. A note on the reverse side of the postcard states that the view shows the north end of the barn.
This cropped postcard shows the laundry building at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital indicate that it was built in 1900. Beyond the laundry building can be seen the icehouse or cold storage building, which was eventually converted to a machine shed.
This postcard shows the carriage house at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital state that some of the hospital employees lived in apartments above the carriage house.
This postcard shows the dining room in the basement of the A.D.I. (Asylum for the Dangerously Insane) building at the St. Peter State Hospital. The initials represent the phrase Asylum for Dangerous Insane. Sources at the hospital state that the image was taken in 1919.
This postcard shows a surgical operating room at the St. Peter State Hospital. This was located on the fourth floor of the Center building. Two women, who may be nurses or nursing students, can be seen at work.
This postcard shows a portion of the assembly hall in the rear of the Center building at the St. Peter State Hospital, including a large stage. This room has also been designated as the chapel or the auditorium on other images from the hospital collection. A note on the reverse side of the postcard refers to the Class of 1915 and states that 22 people were graduated, most likely nursing students.
This postcard shows a portion of the auditorium and chapel in the rear of the Center building at the St. Peter State Hospital. This room has also been called the assembly hall. Pennants with the year 1916 appear in several places in the image. They would probably represent the 1916 graduating class of student nurses.
This postcard shows the mail bus at the St. Peter State Hospital. It was parked in front of the center building, which was the first portion of the hospital to be constructed.
This postcard shows a portion of the auditorium and chapel in the rear of the Center building at the St. Peter State Hospital. This room has also been called the assembly hall. The year 1913 has been written on the reverse side of the postcard. A large Christmas tree is visible to the left of the stage.
This postcard shows a hospital employee in front of the first tuberculosis building at the St. Peter State Hospital, according to a note on the reverse side. Sources at the hospital state that it was constructed in the first decade of the twentieth century.
This postcard shows three uniformed employees at the St. Peter State Hospital. Their uniforms resemble those of military units of the time. The names on the reverse side of the postcard appear to read as follows: Mr. G. Tilgen, Mr. W. Gustafson, and Mr. C. Rostomil (this is probably Charles F. Rostomily, who was an officer at the hospital in 1910).
This postcard shows a portion of the auditorium and chapel in the rear of the Center building at the St. Peter State Hospital. This room has also been called the assembly hall. The year 1913 has been written on the reverse side of the postcard. A large Christmas tree is visible to the left of the stage.
This postcard shows a man with a shovel in the boiler room of the St. Peter State Hospital. A large pile of coal can be seen on the right side of the image. A record at the hospital states that the photo was taken in 1940.
This postcard shows three women who worked in the Diet Kitchen on the fourth floor of the Center building at the St. Peter State Hospital. A large stove with pans and kettles can be seen at the right. The year 1918 has been written on the reverse side of the postcard.
This postcard shows members of the Culinary Department standing outside of the main kitchen at the St. Peter State Hospital during the 1920's, according to sources at the hospital. A note on the reverse side indicates that the man who is the third from the left is Fritz Miller and the man who is the fourth from the left is Ernie Gustafson.
This postcard shows the sewing room in the Detach Ward South building at the St. Peter State Hospital, according to a note on the reverse side. The note also indicates that the photo was from the period between 1910 and 1919.
This 1949 postcard shows the staff apartments at the St. Peter State Hospital. The pedestrian footbridge across the railroad tracks that crossed the grounds of the complex can be seen at the far right.
This 1949 postcard shows a building that was originally constructed as a patient detention facility at the St. Peter State Hospital. Sources at the hospital state that it was built about 1910. This building was later known as Liberty Hall, which was an open ward facility for hospital patients. It was closed in 1967.