All of my jefferson davis pictures are all submitted by darkwolf they are of a old hospital called jefferson davis hospital. Jefferson davis hospital opened in 1925 as houstons first permanent publiclyowned health facility to accept indigent patients. Old jeff davis hospital gets longterm protection tony freemantle nov. Historic houston photographs for framed decor featurng old. It was demolished in 1999 by demolition dynamics, inc. The hospital the handbook of texas online texas state. In the late fifties, the hospital, known locally as jd, was the charity facility for houston harris county. Jefferson davis hospital operated from 1924 to 1938 and was the first centralized municipal hospital to treat indigent patients in houston, texas. Jefferson davis hospital was designated as a city of houston landmark in 2002, listed in the national register of historic places in 2005 and designated as a recorded texas historic landmark in 2008.
Man charged with felony murder after fourth dwi ends in. Jefferson davis hospital in houston, tx becks ghost hunters. Today in 1999, jeff davis hospital, site of the first openheart surgery in the u. Oct 06, 2010 houston s rapid growth soon rendered the hospital inadequate, and in 1938 a new jefferson davis hospital demolished in 1999 replaced it. Built in 1924, the hospital was named after the confederate president, jefferson davis, to appease the. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Houston, texass old jefferson davis hospital was constructed as a federal public works administration pwa project during the great. Dowdy, architect for the city of houston, designed the structure. Jefferson davis hospital 1801 allen parkway demolished. In 1939, the county opened a new hospital, also called jefferson davis, on allen parkway and the old facility started its gradual decline into ruin from psychiatric hospital, to juvenile. Aerial of early medical center, 1949 mss 122012467 houston public library, hmrc. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. The building, located in houstons historic first ward, was designated as a. Oct 05, 2011 above are pictures of the jefferson davis hospital in houston, tx that were taken a couple of years ago.
The hospital site was built on top of confederate soldiers graves. William winters, who has been a cardiologist in houston since 1968, and betsy parish have produced an important book that chronicles the methodist hospitals rich history. The building, located in houstons historic first ward, was designated as a protected historic landmark on november, 20, by the houston city council and is monitored by the historic preservation office of the city of houston department of planning and development. Jefferson davis hospital demolished houston tx living new deal. Old jeff davis hospital gets longterm protection houstonchronicle. Jefferson davis hospital texas historical markers on. Dec 7, 2011 page 1 of 5 jeff davis hospital posted in historic houston. Houstons jefferson davis hospital jeff davis, jdh was open from january 1938 through 1991.
Jeffrey davis obituary houston, tx houston chronicle. The texans defied that and the battle of the alamo was in 1836. List of books and articles about houston history online. The hospital originally had 150 beds but over the years many expansions took place, so much so that in 1938 the building had expanded to a 500 bed capacity. In the 1920s the city of houston and harris county constructed the county hospital named later as jefferson davis hospital. A 25bed critical access hospital, jdh has an exceptional range of medical services and outstanding medical staff specializing in pediatrics, internal medicine, family practice, emergency medicine, and.
Gonzales, a thirdgeneration houstonian, covers local history with an eye toward the people and events that have mostly been forgotten to time. Back in the 1840s, a city cemetery was built in houston. The view of downtown from the front porch of this building is breathtaking and unique. Located in taunton, massachusetts, taunton state hospital was built in 1854 as a psychiatric hospital, and it boasts a rather horrifying history. Forgotten for years, now refurbished some say this place is haunted. Johns hopkins bayview medical center was run by the city of baltimore until 1984. Thirtysix daughters constituted the original membership. Completed in 1924 and operated jointly by the city of houston and harris county, the hospital was built atop the 1840 houston city cemetery, which was active until the 1880s. The haunted jefferson davis hospital this forgotten day in houston. The hospital grounds were designated as a state archaeological landmark in 1995. The books on this list are meant to serve as an informational guide to houston s past.
Which is one of the reasons many people believe why this is one of the most haunted hospitals in the country. They wove many themes into a fascinating story that unfolds chronologically from 1948 to the present. It is listed in the national register of historic places. The haunted jefferson davis hospital bayou city history. As some of the member for our long lost board may remember the old jefferson davis hospital in houston, texas is currently under renovation and that i have started an ongoing investigation of the place along with taking lots of pictures to document the progress. Congress to pay for widening and deepening the bayou so it could truly become a deepwater channel. Jeff davis hospital is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and productive work environment for all employees. Finn and joseph finger above fa with images historic houston. Jeff davis hospital historic houston haif houstons. And, in 20 the site was designated a protected historic landmark. Jefferson davis hospital returns from the dead weird u. Where can i find out if i was born in jefferson davis in.
The book helped renew calls for the harris county commissioners to. I love how it looks, its almost like a graceful southern plantation, but better. Ship channel, downtown in background, circa 1950s mss 008725. A brief history of the jefferson davis chapter 1637 the jefferson davis chapter 1637 was organized in the home of mrs. This heirloomquality, hardbound book captures the essence of the popular and unprecedented series of stories and images tracing houston citys evolution over the last 115 years since the founding of the houston chronicle. Our history jeff davis hospital history the jeff davis county hospital authority was established in 1959 because the community saw the need for a hospital in jeff davis county. This landmark was built in 1924 and often referred to as one of the most haunted buildings in america, was built atop a burial ground for confederate soldiers, slaves and city leaders.
At the time of jeff davis demolition 10 years later, preservationists said it was the citys first hospital where openheart surgery was performed, the nations first trauma research center. Immense, historic, and incredibly creepy, with a past to rival the scariest ghost story and a foundation literally built right on top of an old cemetery, this. Jeffrey alan davis19492017jeffrey alan davis, age 67, of houston, went to be with his lord and savior on saturday, the 11th of march 2017, surrounded by his family, after a ten year battle with alzhe. The author, a professor at a local university and his wife volunteered at jd, and were so shocked by what they saw that he wrote. Soon all beds were full and there was a need for more space therefore the first expansion was.
That newer hospital was actually demolished long before this one was ever thought about again. Jeff davis hospital is dedicated to delivering professional, courteous, and compassionate care. From the moment a steamboat first made its way up the buffalo bayou to houston in 1844, city burghers magnanimously dubbed their humble docks the port of houston. Fun fact, this is the first davis hospital and was replaced by a newer davis hospital on allen parkway. Jefferson davis hospital top haunted places in houston. Fairfield state hospital in connecticut was owned and operated by the state of connecticut department of mental health from 1931 until 1995. Marys orphanage, an institution of the catholic diocese of galveston now the catholic diocese of galveston houston, was operated by the sisters of charity of the incarnate word from 1867 until 1968, when its functions were absorbed by the family life services office of the diocese. The jefferson davis hospital by sameir ibrahim a peoples. The building was designated as a protected historic landmark on november, 20, by the houston city council and is monitored by the historic preservation office of the city of houston department of. Updated information about the coronavirus covid19 jefferson davis community hospital forrest health. Jul 19, 2011 where can i find out if i was born in jefferson davis in houston tx. Sep 24, 2002 in houston, he will also be remembered for his controversial nonfiction book the hospital 1964. Home welcome news maps historic districts design gallery books store press home welcome news.
The most haunted places in houston, tx haunted rooms america. The united daughters of the confederacy was established in 1894 by the merger of state groups in georgia, missouri, and tennessee. This is what he had to say remeberthis is the jefferson davis hospitalthe first one. This is what he had to say remeberthis is the jefferson davis hospital the first one. The original elder street hospital still standing and repurposed by avenue cdc served as a public hospital from 1923 to 1938. Unbeknownst to anyone, in 1924, the jefferson davis hospital was built on top of the former cemetery. If there is any fame in the world of urban exploration, then the old jefferson davis hospital in houston, texas should be considered one of the states most. The cemetery was not maintained, however, and in 1924 the jefferson davis hospital, a handsome red brick structure in the classical revival style, was built on the site. On this day in 1896, the texas division of the united daughters of the confederacy met for the first time in victoria. Allen and named for sam houston, was promoted as a rival to harrisburg and soon served 183739 as capital of the texas republic. Oct 25, 2004 page 1 of 2 jefferson davis hospital orginal posted in famous haunts.
On this forgotten day in houston, 1940, the chronicle reported on the possibility of turning the jefferson davis hospital into a contagious disease center. The former jefferson davis hospital has been named a protected. Today the former charity hospital again assumes its regal stance as home to dozens of houstonians. The orphanage began in a building on the grounds of st. Does anybody happen to know where the birth records from the nowdefunct jefferson davis hospital in houston, texas would have gone once the hospital closed its doors. It was used as the location where the fictitious drug nuke was made in robocop 2. Ione blanchard poleman on april 17, 1916, and was chartered on may 20, 1916 in houston, texas. The haunted jefferson davis hospital houston chronicle.
Jefferson davis hospital furnace this is a furnace for. Oct 25, 2010 january 2004the jefferson davis hospital, designed by wilkes alfred douglas, was built in the early 1900s and opened in december 2, 1924, as a charity hospital. Jefferson davis hospital returns from the dead if there is any fame in the world of urban exploration, then the old jefferson davis hospital in houston, texas should be considered one of the states most famous legendary abandoned places. Theoma smith,73, stated they are out there digging up peoples graves and just throwing the bones out. To help ensure a safe and healthful working environment, each applicant to whom an offer of employment has been made will be required as a condition of employment to undergo a substance test. If there is any fame in the world of urban exploration, then the old jefferson davis hospital in houston, texas should be considered one of the states most famous legendary abandoned places. Jefferson davis hospital opened in 1925 as houston s first permanent publiclyowned health facility to accept indigent patients. Its been turned into an apartment complex and im wondering where the records would have been sent before the hospital was demolished. This is a furnace for the first hospital in houston.
A man identified as 57yearold jeffrey davis was heading north on bammel north houston in a ford f150 when he failed to yield right of way at the intersection of bammel and champion forest. Jul 14, 2015 rivers of revenue have always shaped the flow of history and so it is with the city of houston the global hub of energy and commerce houston. Busy days, busy nights at jefferson davis hospital bayou. Old jeff davis hospital gets state recognition bayou city. Jefferson davis community hospital offers an array of medical services, from family medicine to surgery to rehabilitation, all in prentiss. At some point, the tombstones were relocated while the bodies remained. The houston chronicle is proud to present a beautiful new coffeetable book, houston through the years. This book, which details the experiences of the author and his wife volunteering at jefferson davis hospital. A former houston hospital one thats often written about here at bayou city history was designated a state historic landmark last month. The 2020 pulitzer prizes recipients were announced monday and included a rice university professor, a biographer from houston and a poet who earned his ph. Located in 1101 elder street, houston, texas 77007, the building was used as a venereal disease clinic, psychiatric hospital, juvenile detention ward, and even a food stamp. Want to learn a little more about houston s history.
Slavery was outlawed in mexico under papal rule many times with failure, but eventually in the constitution of 1824 and they were freed in 1829. Jefferson davis hospital on memorial drive mss 00190533 houston public library, hmrc. Jeff davis hospital page 3 historic houston haif houstons. This list is not an endorsement of the books or the authors. The jefferson davis hospital was built in 1924 at 1101 elder street. Houston s jefferson davis hospital jeff davis, jdh was open from january 1938 through 1991.
Jefferson davis hospital began operations in 1924 and was the first centralized municipal hospital to treat indigent patients in houston, texas. At houstons jefferson davis hospital, the wonders of modern medicine collide with the raw realities of birth, poverty, neglect and hope. Is the jefferson davis hospital in houston, texas haunted. The jefferson davis hospital was the first cityowned, permanent hospital facility that accepted indigent patients. At the time, funding for jefferson davis hospital was provided by the city. History harrisburg now part of houston was settled in 1823, and houston itself, founded in 1836 by j. Jeff davis hospital 163 s tallahassee st, hazlehurst, georgia 31539 rated 4. At various times over the years, the old jefferson davis, as it became known, housed a psychiatric hospital, a juvenile detention ward, and a food stamp distribution center.
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