Old Miller Hospital facts for kids
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| Location | 121 Michigan Ave., Owosso, Michigan |
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| Area | 1.9 acres (0.77 ha) |
| Built | 1895 |
| MPS | Owosso MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 80001904 |
| Added to NRHP | November 4, 1980 |
Imagine a house that started as a home, then became a hospital, and is now a historic landmark! That's the story of the Old Miller Hospital in Owosso, Michigan. You can find this special building at 121 Michigan Avenue. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, which means it's an important part of history!
A House Becomes a Hospital
This interesting building was probably built around 1895. It was a small house with wooden siding. In 1908, a woman named Mary Miller bought the house. She had a big idea: to turn it into Owosso's very first hospital!
At first, the Miller Hospital was quite small. It had only one operating room, which used to be the living room. There were also just two beds for patients. Mary Miller herself worked there, along with one other nurse. Doctors would bring their patients here when they needed special care.
For a few years, the hospital didn't have much money. But soon, people in Owosso realized how helpful it was to have a local hospital. Other groups and doctors started to offer their support.
Growing Bigger and Better
Because of the new support, the hospital quickly grew. They built another operating room. Soon, the Miller Hospital could care for up to ten patients at a time! It was a big step for healthcare in Owosso.
In 1916, Mary Miller sold the hospital to Bertha Bowman. Not long after, new hospitals were built in Owosso. One was a private hospital called Swayze Hospital. In 1921, a public hospital was also built for the community. By this time, Bertha Bowman had closed the Old Miller Hospital.
What the Hospital Looked Like
The Old Miller Hospital is a two-story building made of wood. It has a type of siding called clapboard. The front of the house has a wide porch that goes all the way across.
The roof is shaped like a triangle, called a gable roof. It faces the street. The house also has an interesting two-story section on the side. There are also a few additions at the back of the building.
