St. Joseph's Hospital or Sanatorium - El Paso, Texas

St. Joseph's Hospital or Sanatorium - El Paso, Texas

High altitude, sunshine, and rest were the preferred treatment for tuberculosis in the 19th century. As soon as the railroad came to El Paso in 1881, tuberculosis patients arrived to improve their chances for survival. Also, where many undocumented women gave birth. Nurse on porch of St. Joseph's Sanatorium in El Paso TX Picture is from Aultman collection.

Area: Central / Rim Road

Collection: Aultman Collection

Source: El Paso Public Library

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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30 October 2017 by Daniel Duran

Where many undocumented women gave birth.

21 May 2017 by Eva Ross

Nurse on porch of St. Joseph's Sanatorium in El Paso TX Picture is from Aultman collection.

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