Contributed by Maine Historic Preservation Commission
Description
The cottage for men, cottage for women and farm cottage at the Maine State Sanatorium, a privately funded tuberculosis hospital in Hebron.
The facility treated patients with rest, high-protein diets, and lots of fresh air -- including sleeping outside.
The image is part of a promotional pamphlet the sanatorium produced to raise funds for its continued growth and operations.
About This Item
- Title: Resident cottages, Maine State Sanatorium, Hebron, ca. 1909
- Creator: Shaylor Engraving Co.
- Creation Date: circa 1909
- Subject Date: circa 1909
- Location: Greenwood Mountain, Hebron, Oxford County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper, engraving
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Tuberculosis--Maine
- Tuberculosis hospitals--Maine
- Maine State Sanatorium
- Sanatoriums--Maine
- Hospitals, convalescent--Maine--Hebron
- Western Maine Sanatorium
- Schools--Maine--Hebron
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Maine Historic Preservation Commission55 Capitol Street, 65 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0065
(207) 287-2132
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