Scullery/dishwashing kitchen area of the newly constructed Duke Hospital. Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21, 1930.
Aerial view of early Duke University School of Medicine and Duke Hospital. Construction of the Private Diagnostic Clinic continues toward the rear of the School of Medicine. The Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) was organized in 1931. A wing added to the...
Rear view of the Davison building (right), originally the main entrance to the School of Medicine, and the rear of Duke Hospital (left). Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for...
View of the hospital's main entrance from across the parking lot. Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21, 1930.
Duke Hospital main entrance and driveway with parked cars. Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21, 1930.
A steam engine train brings building materials to the site of Duke University, the School of Medicine, and Duke Hospital. Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21,...
Trains were used to bring supplies into campus including stones from Duke's own quarry in Hillsborough, N.C. Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21, 1930. The...
Aerial view of Duke Hospital. Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21, 1930.
Main entrance to the Outpatient Clinic of Duke Hospital. Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21, 1930.
Duke Hospital with old cars parked out front. Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21, 1930.
Entrance to the Private Diagnostic Clinics, 1960s. The Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) was organized on September 15, 1931 to coordinate the diagnostic studies and to give better care for the complicated problems arising in the examination of private...
Patients or visitors use the main entrance of Duke Hospital. Note the small sign to the left of the entrance: "Do not leave children in car to blow horn."
Aerial view of the newly completed Duke University School of Medicine and Duke Hospital. Nearby residential neighborhoods and west campus buildings are also visible.
Illustration of the original main entrance to Duke Hospital clinics. Bob Blake was coordinator of the Division of Medical Illustration within the Duke University School of Medicine. He produced medical illustrations for Duke from about 1942 through the...
Baker House, located on Trent Drive, was constructed in 1931 and renovated in 1968. The building is contiguous with Duke Clinic. It housed the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology administration, clinics, diagnostic, treatment and support services...
View of Duke Hospital from across a parking lot. Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21, 1930.
Kitchen area of newly constructed Duke Hospital. Hospital construction began on September 1, 1927 and was completed on July 1, 1930. Duke Hospital opened for patients on July 21, 1930.
Building floorplan layout of Duke Hospital in 1951 showing the wards, entrances, three floor levels, and office suites. (From Duke Hospital Information for Patients brochure, 1951.)
Entrance to the Private Diagnostic Clinics, 1960s. The Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) was organized on September 15, 1931 to coordinate the diagnostic studies and to give better care for the complicated problems arising in the examination of private...
Building floorplan layout of Duke Hospital in 1951 showing the wards, entrances, floors, and office suites. The legend includes clinics, departments, storerooms, outpatient area, laboratories, the library, and dining areas. (From Inside Duke Hospital;...