1944 Dedication of New Wing of Beyer Hospital

Notes:

Photograph of September 30, 1944 dedication of the new wing of Beyer Hospital at 28 South Prospect Street, a 155 bed expansion made necessary by the influx of workers for the Willow Run Bomber Plant. Speaking at the podium was Lula May Carpenter (Mrs. Plinny B.) Skinner (1880-1963) on the role of the Ypsilanti Federated Women's Club in ensuring public support for the hospital project.

Date Issued:

1944-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Ypsilanti Historical Society Photo Archives

Subject Topic:

1944, 1940s, Beyer Hospital, Skinner, Ypsilanti Federated Women's Club, Manning Brothers, Inc., Willow Run Bomber Plant, Beyer, Prospect Street

Language:

UND

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