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Lewis Memorial Maternity Hospital
Posted by:
daveg
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Date: July 13, 2010 08:32AM
I was searching for information on this hospital.
Lots of google hits but most were "I was born there" along with several promising but broken links. Did read that it closed in 1961.
Anyone here have a pointer to the story of this Chicago hospital? Location, who ran the facility, etc.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/13/2010 11:43AM by daveg.
Lots of google hits but most were "I was born there" along with several promising but broken links. Did read that it closed in 1961.
Anyone here have a pointer to the story of this Chicago hospital? Location, who ran the facility, etc.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/13/2010 11:43AM by daveg.
Re: Lewis Memorial Maternity Hospital
Posted by:
bowler
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Date: July 13, 2010 03:09PM
If you search the "Chicago Tribune Historical Archive" there are many articles about the hostital from the 1930's on. You can get access to the Archive through the Chicago Public Library Website www.chipublib.org from home or any other internet connection. You do need an active and clear Chicago Public Library Card. If you cannot access this let me know I can look for specific info for you and email it to you, we can exchange info thru a PM. Alternately I know a very helpful librarian at the McKinley Park Branch of the library (just ask for Rob) 
Re: Lewis Memorial Maternity Hospital
Posted by:
Chidude84
()
Date: July 15, 2010 08:09PM
There was a Lewis Memorial Maternity Hospital of Chicago's south side at 3001 S. Michigan Avenue, pretty much on the corner of Michigan and 29th. It was an archdiocese hospital run by Sisters of Charity of Providence. Check this site out: [www.sacredhealing.com]
And don't quote me but I think the building it was in was a rather tall building, that at one time was a hotel for the World's Fair in 1893. I hope this helps!
And don't quote me but I think the building it was in was a rather tall building, that at one time was a hotel for the World's Fair in 1893. I hope this helps!
Re: Lewis Memorial Maternity Hospital
Posted by:
daveg
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Date: July 16, 2010 06:12AM
Many thanks Chidude84.
Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 07/17/2010 09:25AM by daveg.
Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 07/17/2010 09:25AM by daveg.
Re: Lewis Memorial Maternity Hospital
Posted by:
daveg
()
Date: July 17, 2010 09:24AM
I've learned that the hotel was the Lakota Hotel which was having trouble during
the depression and thus was purchased by Frank J. Lewis and converted to a maternity hospital. The hospital closed in 1961. I stumbled on an old picture of the building. I'd say is was 10 or so stories, and for the life of me I can't find the picture again.
Frank J. Lewis made extensive donations to Loyola University. This might explain why there is a Lewis Towers at Loyola's downtown campus and the medical school building being named Julia Deal Lewis, wife of Frank Lewis.
Interesting what you discover when you're looking for something else.
the depression and thus was purchased by Frank J. Lewis and converted to a maternity hospital. The hospital closed in 1961. I stumbled on an old picture of the building. I'd say is was 10 or so stories, and for the life of me I can't find the picture again.
Frank J. Lewis made extensive donations to Loyola University. This might explain why there is a Lewis Towers at Loyola's downtown campus and the medical school building being named Julia Deal Lewis, wife of Frank Lewis.
Interesting what you discover when you're looking for something else.
Re: Lewis Memorial Maternity Hospital
Posted by:
daveg
()
Date: July 17, 2010 12:00PM
For those interested, I found a photo of the Lakota Hotel which became the Lewis Memorial Maternity Hospital.
[books.google.com]
[books.google.com]
Re: Lewis Memorial Maternity Hospital
Posted by:
Chidude84
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Date: July 17, 2010 01:56PM
Yeah,Lewis Towers is named after Frank J. Lewis, he was responsible for giving Loyola the building in 1946. He was a huge benefactor for Loyola University, as well as for Lewis University.
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