Waverly Hills Sanatorium
Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Gothic sanatorium in Louisville, United States
The five-story Tudor-style medical facility stretches across a hilltop location, featuring long corridors and multiple patient wings designed for tuberculosis treatment.
Built in 1910 to combat Louisville's tuberculosis epidemic, the hospital expanded in 1926 to accommodate 400 patients and operated until its closure in 1961.
The former sanatorium maintains records and artifacts from the tuberculosis era, documenting medical practices and patient experiences during the early 20th century.
The building offers guided historical tours throughout the year, with advance reservations required and special access during October for Halloween events.
A 500-foot tunnel, known as the body chute, extends from the hospital to the bottom of the hill, used to transport deceased patients discreetly.
Location: Louisville
Inception: 1910
Architects: James J. Gaffney
Architectural style: Tudor architecture
Address: 4400 Paralee Drive
GPS coordinates: 38.13015,-85.84173
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:08
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