Indianapolis Veterans Administration Hospital, hospital in Indiana, United States
The Indianapolis Veterans Administration Hospital is a medical facility in Indianapolis that has operated since 1932 and is now located at 1481 West 10th Street. It combines historic brick structures with modern wings and provides comprehensive medical services including surgery, mental health support, and rehabilitation care.
The hospital opened in 1932 as Indiana's first VA facility serving World War II veterans. A new modern hospital was built and opened in 1952 on West 10th Street, allowing the original Cold Spring Road building to transition to specialized tuberculosis care.
The facility is named after former congressman Richard L. Roudebush, reflecting the community's respect for veteran care. It serves as a symbol of gratitude for the service of thousands of veterans in the city.
The facility operates six satellite clinics throughout Central Indiana in addition to the main campus on West 10th Street. Visitors will encounter a mix of older brick buildings and newer modern sections, reflecting the different construction phases built over several decades.
The original site along Cold Spring Road was donated by William Fortune and covered about 30 acres. This original building was later repurposed as a specialized center for treating tuberculosis, a lung disease that affected many veterans in the post-war years.
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