St Vincent’s Hospital: 100 years since first foundations laid at medical facility
A Toowoomba private hospital has celebrated a century since its first foundations were laid. To celebrate, it now has a historical addition to its emergency department. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS HERE
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On May 22, 1921, the first foundations were laid for what would eventually become St Vincent’s Hospital.
To celebrate that centenary milestone, the East Toowoomba private hospital now has a dedicated wall to celebrate its rich history.
Staff and guests on Friday helped unveil a history wall, which can be seen in the hospital’s new emergency department.
In 1920 the Sisters of Charity established a community in Toowoomba with the goal to build a hospital.
The sisters initiated a fundraising campaign and purchased a four-acre estate facing Herries and Mackenzie Streets.
On November 19, 1922, St Vincent’s Hospital officially opened.
The hospital is now planning for the 100-year celebration of its opening in 2022.
Originally published as St Vincent’s Hospital: 100 years since first foundations laid at medical facility
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