Pensacola Hospital, hospital in Florida, United States
Pensacola Hospital is a former hospital in Gothic Revival style built in 1915 in Pensacola, Florida, featuring tall pointed windows, detailed stonework, and characteristic English Gothic details. Designed by Austrian-born architect Albert O. Von Herbulis, the building has sturdy stone walls and pronounced arches that distinguish it from other structures of its era.
The hospital was founded in 1915 by the Daughters of Charity, a religious group dedicated to caring for the sick, and was Florida's first Catholic hospital. It was renamed Sacred Heart Hospital in 1948 but relocated to a larger new facility in 1965 and subsequently served various purposes before being renovated in 1980 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
The building carries names reflecting its religious roots, first as Pensacola Hospital and later as Sacred Heart Hospital. Today various businesses such as cafes and restaurants occupy the spaces, creating a lively place where history and modern life come together.
The building is centrally located in Pensacola and easily accessible on foot, with public spaces open to visitors during weekdays. Several shops and restaurants inside offer a natural opportunity to explore and view the historic architecture.
The building is known for stories of a nurse visitors and staff report walking the halls, giving the structure local legendary status. These supernatural tales have persisted for decades and contribute to its appeal as both a historic and mysterious destination.
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