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

St Vincent's Private Hospital archivist Jane Smith at the opening of the history wall in the emergency department. Picture: Kevin Farmer

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.

In Photos: St Vincent’s Hospital celebrates 100-year milestone

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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