Old San Antonio Hospital, hospital in California, United States
The Old San Antonio Hospital is a historic hospital in Upland, California, designed in 1907 by architect Myron Hunt using riverbed stone from the region. The two-story structure features stone columns at its entrance, gabled roof sections, and interior layout with operating rooms, patient wards, and staff areas typical of early 1900s hospital design.
The hospital opened in 1907 as Upland's first medical facility under Dr. William Howard Craig with 18 beds and five physicians. In 1924, a larger replacement hospital was built, after which the original building served briefly as a resort and later as a meeting place for community and religious groups before being listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The building's name reflects both its founders and location, showing how essential healthcare was to the early community. Its simple stone construction reflects the practical needs and local resources available at the time.
The building is located at 792 West Arrow Highway and is easy to spot while exploring the area. Since it no longer operates, visitors can view the exterior and appreciate the architecture from outside, particularly the fieldstone walls and distinctive roof design.
The building was constructed using riverbed stone from the immediate area, setting it apart from other buildings of its time and connecting it to the local landscape. This material choice was not only practical but created a visible link to the region's geology and available resources.
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