Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 49

i vMn; SUNDAY OCTOBER 31, 1926 PROVIDENCE IThe New Prodence Hospital---A Great Eastbay Institution Built on an eminence overlooking the city of Oakland, and constituting a matterpiece of modern architecture, the new Providence. Hospital now completed on the block bounded by Central, Webster and Thirtieth streets. The hospital constitutes the last word in medical appointments and in facilities for the treatment of both children and adults. Great credit is given to the Sisters of Charity of. Providence for this magnificent institution and for the great service rendered by this hospital.

The structure was erected accord-ing to the' design of the late Rudolph A. Herold. noted architect, whose work was carried on by his brother, Peter J. Herold. NOW 'HOSPITAL.

IS COMPLETED IS COMPLETED Grain Dealers Heavy Users of Telephone Among the heaviest users tt long distance telephone service are grata companies in the Middle Wert whose business comprises eoni wheat, oats and rye transactions." Not long ago a grain company 1)1 Omaha, rut three men ea the telephone. These men. placed twenty-five long distance calls and purchased 100,000 bushel of torn. The cost for the long distance sell was only 112.60. The head of this firm assert that approximately tl per cent o( the expense of operating his bust ness goes for long distance servlco and that more than 90 per cent el this business of bu- ing and sell ing grain is done over the long dlw tance telephone.

Last Structure Represent; in Modern Equipment. New Hospital, Conducted by Sisters of Charity, Is Masterpiece of Architecture; Has Latest Medical Devices lumber! The new Providence hospital, conducted by the Sister ol Charity of Providence, today stands completed. Built on the block bordered by Central, Webster and Thirtieth streets, on an eminence overlooking the city of Oakland, the' new building lsa masterpiece of architecture, composed of two main wings and a monumental central structure. The hosDital will the most modern of equipment In the kitchen, operating room -and private rooms has given the hospital what la regarded as on the best equipped laundries in this section of the state. The laundry has two prim presses, three ironing boards with electric irons, starch cooker, two cascade-type washers, thermo dry tumbler, five-roll mangle or flat work ironer and an automatic panel control for all machinery.

The architectural design of the new hospital was the work of the late Rudolph Herold: The wdrk was continued by his brother, Peter J. Herold, noted architect; who realised and carried out all of his brother's Ideas In. the building of this hospital. Barrett HHp of Ban Francisco were the contractors, and work was started on August 8, 1925. The hospital also has a power house and a water softening system which has been found very efficient.

Furthermore the hospital contains an ice plant and a refrigeration system extending throughout the building, making It possible to cool the structure during accommodate 260 patients and 114 nurses. It Is fully equipped with up-to-date medical equipment and Is considered by authorities to be one of the finest hospitals on the Paclfio coast. As an instance of Providence Hospital '-4 furnished hf TIC DEN LUMBER MILL CO, 2nd and Harrison Stu OAKLAND, CAU nm Oakland "TI: JXX: -s'f' 7 v-r-A-''' wateimilmtecmiMm am tc in "i immit? MSjst the summer months. The Sisters of Charity of Provi dence opened their first hospital In Oakland in 104. The hospital has five floors, di vided Into compartments, each of which accommodates from 80 to me morougnness with which the hospital has been provided with the most up-to-date surgical devices, It may be stated that the atructure contains eight rooms entirely devoted to the X-ray department, also rooms for the viewing of X-ray films, which are kept In a spacious fireproof vault, and various other features.

The hospital also has a complete children's department, which is ao arranged that the little patients may communicate with eaoh other through the doors and partitions that dl- vide the walls. On the fourth floor of the hospital there Is a perfectly appointed chapel. The rooms in the new hospital combine the moat modern Ideas In sanitation, with eonvenlenoes and arrangements which are decidedly restful and homelike. This, It Is pointed out, affords the patient pleasant surroundings which are considered an Important step In medical treatment It is pointed out that those who conceived the arrangement of the equipment and the furnishings of the rooms had in mind the purpose of making them as nearly like the rooms in a residence as possible. Each room Is equipped with a lavatory and furnished with a private telephone service.

Beds of a design particularly (0 patients. The building 1 of the latest concrete fire-proof construc tion. There are two elevators and large airy basement. REAL ESTATE SALESMEN WANTED East bay real estate today often A theat iwortafcr mf business anywhere. This "firm has openings for 2 or 3 energetic, trustworthy jnen i4o' own automobiles, in its city" sales and leasing departments.

Do not apply unless you intend to be permanent no floaters wanted. Expo rience desirable but not necessary. Apply Sales Manager. aaaptea to hospital use are Installed. Near the head of each bed Is the electrical connection with the signal system which keeps the head nurse informed as to wishes the patients.

When a patient wishes to summon an attendant the electrical button Is used and a Oakland 8301 339 15th St BTn4 Aven Bntnoh 3344 Grand Ave. 5501 Foothill Blvd. adore tSM light flashes on In the head nurse's quarters. Tjake, 1458 REALTORS 1 Beside the bed Is a small hard wood table on which rests the desk telephone for the use of the pa terial. The floors of the rooms are covered with a specially made linoleum which combines unusual wearing qualities with a finish that subdues noise.

The cleansing of rooms will be an easy matter in the new hospital. The walla are painted and the corridors are slightly curved. The entire color scheme Is very pleasing and Is blended In such a manner as to present a quiet tone. The same thought that Inspired tient. A main switchboard, much like those in the larger hotels, connects the call with the main telephone system.

Furniture includes large, comfortable chairs and a library table, which la kept within easv reach and on which may be kept books, magazines and other reading ma THE OPENING OF THE NEW PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, AT 30TH AND WEBSTER STREETS, ON OCTOBER 31ST, MARKS ANOTHER STEP FORWARD IN THE PROGRESS AND ADVANCEMENT OF OAKLAND AND Tlffi EAST BAY if Congratulations and Best Wishes to the PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL Bischoffs Surgical House The House of Service Surgical Instruments, Rubber Goods Hospital Supplies and Enamelware 1938 Telegraph Oakland, Cal. Phone Lakeside 1588 Branch: 68 SOUTH FIRST SAN JOSE, CAL. Glass in this building is -LIBBY-OWENS Standard Quality Glazing furnished by Cobbledick-Kibbe Glass Co. 301 Washington Oakland, CaL Phone Oakland 5050 666 Howard San Francisco, Cal. Phone Douglas 3124 COMPLETE LANDSCAPING For the New Magnificent Providence Hospital BY 1 F.

HERBERT. MICK Landscape Engineer BERKELEY 66 Panoramic Way Phone-Berkeley) 1949 Congratulations on the Opening of the PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL DU PONT TONTINE WINDOW SHADES Manufactured and installed by Tri-City Window Shade Manufactory With the Curtain Stor 520 Thirteenth St. Oakland, Calif. This building hat been made possible by many years of hard work, and much sacrifice on the part of th Sisters of Provident. The care of the sick and injured is one of the important tasks undertaken by the Sisters, and soon after the order was established here, they began this work in the old structure at Twenty-sixth and Broadway.

This building was opened in 1904. The old building has been found inadequate for the increasing numbers who sought admission to the hospital, and the building into which they have now moved was started. Much of the important medical and surgical work of the East Bay has been done in this old hospital during the past twenty years. The growth and development of Oakland and its surrounding territory, and the increasing need and demand for more room in their hospital work made it necessary for the Sisters to consider the erection of a larger hos-. pital and one in keeping with the growth of Oakland and the new and improved methods of caring for the sick.

Their to build a new and thoroughly modern hospital was made several years ago. The new hospital is modern and thoroughly equipped in every detail. With plenty of ground room upon which to build, the hospital is placed far enough away from the street so that the noise of traffic will not disturb the patients. The Architect has planned a building not only beautiful in design but, with its central administration portions, and its four wings arranged in a cruciform design. It is so arranged that every room has an outside exposure and each room will have the full benefit of plenty of fresh air and sunlight.

The auxiliary buildings which house the engine rooms, with its heating and ventilating systems, the lighting ice plant, laundry, make the hospital complete within itself to carry on the varied work necessary in the running of a modern hospital. In the hospital proper will be found an arrangement that is not only pleasing in appearance and comfortable for the patient but there are all the modern and proven equipment for receiving, examining, treating, and earing for the sick and injured, that is used in the best hospitals. A new and modern nurses' home to accommodate one hundred and fourteen nurses will be ready for occupancy at Christmas time. In planning the hospital and its equipment the Sisters, and their advisers spent much time in studying details in many of the newer hospitals throughout the United States. In the opening of this new hospital, the people of Oakland can feel that they will find here everything that is necessary in a well-equipped hospital, for the safety, comfort, convenience and treatment of the sick and e.

injured. THE Plumbing Heating Vesting TERRAZZO FLOORING AND STAIRS IN THE NEW PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL in as laid bp the Pacific Art OAKLAND Cq. SEATTLE Providence Hospital installed by JOHN H. CUMMINS On May 6th, 1926, the cornerstone of the new Providence Hospital was laid by Most Reverend Bishop Hanna. Since then the work has progressed steadily and on October 3 1 st this magnificent building Will be opened to the public and for the important work for which it was built ir Our opn factory and office building noiO In couth of .1 i iah it i Ci r-Li construction ai jt 1 ncien oircet, vya(ianu.

A. JORGENSEN .1 a PETRY PHONE PIEDMONT 452 ALL ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK done by 1 The memberi of the medical profession bi Oakland, to much of fhose 'vBor of taring for the tick it done in hospita.lt, have been intensely interested, in At building of tfie new Providenct Hospital. For several years the hospital facilities fa Oakland hoot been Inadequate to the needs the people-end the medical profession, TRAVERS SURGICAL CO. California's Leading Surgical Supply. Housa COMPLIMENT THE SISTERS OF MERCY ON THE OPENING OF THEIR NEW PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL! PACIFIC IRON WORKS ORNAMENTAL IRON Office -and Works .1155 67TH STREET.

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