Lima TB Hospital

The Lima District Tuberculosis hospital was opened on April 5, 1911. It was one of the earliest hospitals in the state to treat tuberculosis. The hospital launched a 50 year battle against the disease. In 1927, the hospital was enlarged when the number of patients greatly increased, costing $900,000 to build the expansion. It was remodeled in 1957, providing room for 138 patients, with the latest physical facilities and equipment to care and cure the sick.

By 1961,approximately 5000 patients had received treatment.

The hospital's name was changed to the Ottawa Valley Hospital in 1960. With the decline of tubercular patients, non-tubercular patients were being admitted as well. Modern chemotherapy rapidly reduced the number of tuberculosis patients and the need for long term care. In 1970, the Ohio Department of Health designated two regional TB hospitals as eligible for State subsidy. Lima Tuberculosis Hospital was forced to close with the loss of these funds.

Behind the hospital is the steam building.

In part of the building, the floor gave way and collapsed.

Some random pictures.

No hospital's complete without a morgue.