Baker Sanatorium, hospital in North Carolina, United States
Baker Sanatorium is a former hospital in Lumberton, North Carolina, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The brick building features Mission Revival architecture with a T-shaped layout, five front sections, and an arcaded porch with decorative arches typical of the style.
Built in 1920-1921 by architect Roger C. McCarl, the sanatorium was designed to provide medical care to the region. It later merged with Thompson Hospital and became part of what is now Southeastern Regional Medical Center in 1953.
The name comes from Dr. Horace M. Baker, who opened this facility in 1921 and brought medical services to the area. The arcaded porch and terra cotta tiles reflect Mission Revival style inspired by Spanish missions, showing how architectural choices shaped early 20th-century healthcare spaces in the South.
The site is easily accessible at the corner of 14th and Chestnut Street in Lumberton, where it is visible from a distance. The building's architectural details can be seen from the street, making it straightforward to explore the exterior.
Dr. Horace M. Baker Jr., descended from the founder, was a skilled surgeon who also played violin and performed regularly at church services. His dedication to both medicine and music made him a memorable figure in the community's medical history.
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