Antiguo Hospital San José, Historical monument and former hospital in Independencia, Chile.
The hospital complex features colonial architecture with a main facade, marble altar chapel, wooden bell tower, and spacious corridors connecting treatment rooms.
Built between 1841 and 1872 by French architect Victor Henry Villeneuve, the facility started as El Salvador Lazaretto during a smallpox epidemic.
The Sisters of Charity managed the hospital operations, focusing on infectious diseases treatment and later specializing in tuberculosis care until 1929.
After relocating medical services to new facilities in 1999, the building now functions as a cultural center offering programs for elderly care.
The hospital location next to General Cemetery was strategically chosen to provide direct cemetery access during major disease outbreaks.
Location: Independencia
GPS coordinates: -33.41460,-70.65363
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:23
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