Proserpine Hospital, hospital in Australia
Proserpine Hospital is a medical facility in the town of Proserpine in Queensland, made up of three single-story brick buildings with high roofs and covered walkways built between 1939 and 1940. Each building served a separate purpose, such as maternity care, general wards, and outpatient services, arranged in a pavilion system designed to keep areas cool and organized.
The original timber hospital built in 1911 stood about 3 kilometers from town center until the community moved it closer in 1936, commissioning architects Hill and Taylor to design the current brick buildings. During the 1960s, decorative brickwork was replaced with simpler shapes and asbestos cement roofs changed to metal, making the buildings easier to maintain.
This hospital has been a community gathering place where locals have invested in their health services over generations. The old buildings and mature trees in the grounds create a familiar landmark that residents recognize as part of their town's identity.
The hospital is located near the town center and easily accessible on foot or by car, with parking available nearby and grounds surrounded by trees and gardens. Visitors should note that the main entrance is on Herbert Street and that older brick buildings are interspersed with newer structures.
Architects Hill and Taylor, who designed this hospital, also created many other significant buildings across North Queensland including government offices and railway stations, shaping the region's overall appearance. This hospital represents just one example of their lasting influence on early 20th-century local architecture.
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