Chicago Charity Hospital
Chicago Charity Hospital Soundex Code H213
Chicago Charity Hospital was founded in 1889 and closed in 1910. The hospital was first located at 31 E. Washington Street, but moved to 2407 S. Dearborn Street by 1895. It had a capacity for thirty patients.
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Chicago Tribune, July 21, 1889, page 16, The Chicago Charity Hospital
The Chicago Charity Hospital, 31 E. Washington Street was organized in January 1889 and has since been incorporated. It was found that the Post Medical School should have a hospital directly in connection with its work where patients who apply for treatment in the dispensary can be cared for gratuitously when undergoing operation or when accidents necessitates. ...
Chicago Tribune, December 22, 1895, page 7, Chicago Charity Hospital
A question often asked of those who are devoting their time and money to the maintenance of the Chicago Charity Hospital is, "How does your hospital differ in policy from the Cook County Hospital? You say your hospital is the only strictly free hospital in the city. ...
Chicago Tribune, Saturday, November 19, 1910, page 2, Free Hospital Shuts Doors.
The Chicago Charity Hospital, 2407 S. Dearborn Street, was closed yesterday, Friday, November 18, 1910, after a valorous 20-year struggle for existence. The public refused longer to support it and the building and equipment was sold by the directors to the Wesley Hospital, 2449 S. Dearborn Street. It was the only free institution of its kind in Chicago.
"We gave more for the money than any other charity in Chicago," asserted Marvin B. Pool, vice president of the association. "The matrons received small salaries. The Doctors charged practically nothing for operating. Our large expense was for food and heat."
... The officers and director of the hospital association are: Mark Morton, president; Marvin B. Pool, vice president; R.T. Warren, secretary; Frank H. Stone, treasurer; Dr. Franklin H. Martin, chief of staff.