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People's Hospital
2221 Locust Street
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The People's Hospital was organized as a small private hospital in 1894. It was incorporated under the name Provident Hospital and renamed in 1918. For many years it was the only place where black physicians and surgeons could treat private patients. Before moving to the Locust Street site the hospital was located at 3447-49 Pine Street. In 1898, a nurses program for black women began there. At its peak it was a 75 bed short-term general hospital. It closed in 1978.
SOURCE: The historical information presented on this page is adapted with permission from Discovering African American St. Louis: A Guide to Historic Sites by Dr. John A. Wright, Sr. We are honored to share his invaluable research and historical insights, made available through the generous consent of Dr. Wright and the Missouri Historical Society Press. Their dedication to preserving and celebrating the rich legacy of Black St. Louis is a gift to our community—a testament to those who came before us and a guide for those who walk the path forward.
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