
Old DeLand Memorial Hospital - DeLand, FL
N 29° 01.869 W 081° 19.007
17R E 469154 N 3211478
Construction of the Old DeLand Memorial Hospital began in 1920 with the placement of its cornerstone that includes a memorial dedicating the building the service men of World War I. A Veterans Memorial Wall was added at a later date.
Waymark Code: WMBK7T
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2011
Views: 5
The posted coordinates are for the Old DeLand Memorial Hospital cornerstone that includes a WWI memorial:
"Currently a museum housing eight galleries and exhibits, The DeLand Memorial Hospital was originally built to serve the growing needs of a population expanded by the land boom era. In 1920, its cornerstone was placed, and in 1922 the completed building was dedicated to the service men of World War I."
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"We invite visitors to view the Veterans Memorial Wall located outside the museum. This structure features several plaques honoring veterans of WWI, WWII and the Korean Wars. There is also a special plaque honoring Charles Bailey and the Tuskegee Airmen."
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