Dr. C. S. King in Cuba City
Just today, I received a question about Dr. C. S. King and the Cuba City Hospital. Dr. Cedric S. King arrived in Cuba City in the spring of 1947. He worked alongside Dr. Terry for a few months before opening his own office above the Cuba City theater.
In June 1948, Dr. King moved into roomier quarters. The former "Harris house" or "Harris building," located on South Main Street, was transformed into a hospital. The following article from the Cuba City News Herald announces the hospital's opening:
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In June 1948, Dr. King moved into roomier quarters. The former "Harris house" or "Harris building," located on South Main Street, was transformed into a hospital. The following article from the Cuba City News Herald announces the hospital's opening:
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| Cuba City News Herald (June 3, 1948) |
"Cuba City is to have another fine hospital. Dr. C. S. King
has purchased what is generally known as the Harris building on South Main
street and it has been remodeled, renovated and changed over to a modern
hospital. The site is ideal for a hospital, being in the residential area and
free from undue noise and excitement.
The doors of the new hospital will be thrown open to the
public on Sunday, June 6, 1948, for inspection. No doubt a great many people
will give it the “once over.”
The first floor of the building includes an emergency room
with blood-transfusion facilities, x-ray and fluoroscopy and the latest type of
physical therapy, a reception room, and consultation, examination and treatment
rooms.
The second floor will constitute the hospital proper with
delivery room, nursery and kitchen. There will be facilities for ten beds and the
fire escapes and fire control apparatus will conform to the regulations of the
State Board of Health.
Herewith is shown a picture of the hospital, which will be
known as Dr. King’s Hospital, and also a picture of Dr. C. S. King, owner and
operator of the hospital."
In 1953, Dr. King built a much larger facility on the edge of town. The Cuba City Hospital celebrated its grand opening on November 23, 1953. It operated as a hospital until July 1985 and now serves as a nursing home.
Dr. King's memoir, Bedside Manner, is available at several libraries in this area and can be purchased from from your favorite bookseller.
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