Edward Hines, Jr., Veterans Administration Hospital

The Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Administration Hospital spans 174 acres, featuring Colonial Revival architecture with a 2,000-foot-long main infirmary building designed for patient care.

The facility began construction in 1918 on former racetrack land, converting to a veterans hospital in 1920 through Congressional authorization to serve World War I veterans.

The medical center maintains its original mission of providing comprehensive healthcare services to military veterans from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin regions.

The hospital campus includes specialized rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities, and medical training programs through partnership with Loyola University Chicago Medical Center.

The Main Infirmary Building incorporates specific architectural elements for tuberculosis treatment, with features maximizing natural light and ventilation throughout patient areas.

Location: Broadview

Location: Hines

Architects: Richard E. Schmidt

Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture

Part of: United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Website: https://hines.va.gov

GPS coordinates: 41.86110,-87.84140

Latest update: May 31, 2025 22:14