St. Luke's Hospital (Cleveland, Ohio) facts for kids
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St. Luke's Hospital
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South facade in 2018
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 Location in Cleveland
Location in Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Location | 11311 Shaker Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio |
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| Area | 8.2 acres (3.3 ha) |
| Built | 1927 |
| Architect | Hubbell & Benes |
| Architectural style | Georgian Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 05000579 |
| Added to NRHP | June 10, 2005 |
St. Luke's Hospital is a historic building in Cleveland, Ohio. It was once a busy hospital, built in 1927. The building has a special look called Georgian Revival style. It was designed by a famous Cleveland company named Hubbell & Benes. After many years of helping people, the hospital closed in 1999. Today, this important building has been given a new life. It now provides homes for seniors and offices for different groups.
A Look Back: St. Luke's as a Hospital
St. Luke's Hospital first opened its doors in 1927. It was built in the Woodland Hills neighborhood. The hospital started with its main building and an east wing, which was finished in 1929. As Cleveland grew, so did St. Luke's. New parts were added to the hospital in the 1940s, 1960s, and 1970s. This helped the hospital serve more patients.
In May 1999, the hospital announced a big change. It decided to close its special emergency center. Later that summer, all other medical and surgical services also stopped. This meant St. Luke's Hospital was no longer open for patients.
From Hospital to Historic Landmark
After closing in 1999, the St. Luke's building was empty for over 10 years. It started to fall apart and was damaged by people. But in 2005, something important happened. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special place that should be protected.
In 2006, a group called Cleveland Neighborhood Progress bought the building. They planned to turn it into homes by 2008. To do this, the newer parts added in the 1940s, 1960s, and 1970s were taken down in 2007. Only the original Georgian Revival building, which was about 380,000-square-foot (35,000 m2), remained. Money problems delayed the work until 2011.
A New Chapter: St. Luke's Today
The renovation of St. Luke's Hospital began in 2011. The building was restored in three main steps. The first two steps created a community called St. Luke's Manor. This community offers homes for seniors who can live on their own. It also has homes that are more affordable.
The central part of the building was finished first in 2012. It has 72 apartments. Then, in the second step, 65 more apartments were added in the west wing. The third step focused on the east wing, which is about 65,000-square-foot (6,000 m2). This part includes the Prentiss Auditorium. It was mainly renovated for office use. Most of this work was done by late 2013. The Prentiss Auditorium was completed in late 2014 and officially opened in February 2015.
Today, St. Luke's is home to several important groups. A charter school for students in grades K-8 is a main tenant, with about 250 students. There is also a Boys & Girls Clubs of America location. Other offices include Cleveland Neighborhood Progress and the St. Luke's Foundation. This historic building now serves the community in new and exciting ways.
