Mount St. Francis - 1950 - Nelson, British Columbia
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N 49° 30.429 W 117° 16.040
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Mount St. Francis Hospital is located at the corner of 11th Street and Fell Street. The dated column is located at the entrance. Access is restricted to the hospital, however the plaque is visible from the road.
Waymark Code: WMNGZ1
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 03/15/2015
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The Sisters of St. Ann ministered at Mount St. Francis Hospital from 1947 to 1996.
The Mount was first envisioned in 1946 as a home for old men. The Catholic Diocese of Nelson bought the 37-acre McKim estate, hired an architect, and collected donations. However, when construction bids came in over budget, the project was restructured as an infirmary.
Mount St. Francis opened on July 5, 1950. It became a public institution in 1966, amalgamated with the local health council in 1997, and closed when the Mountain Lake care facility opened nearby.
The hospital is now in disuse, however it still is a fine example of Art Deco architecture, still popular at the time.
Plaque:
Mount St. Frances
1950