Paris TB Hospital

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Paris TB Hospital
Opened 1950
Closed 1975
Current Status Closed
Building Style Single Building
Location Paris, KY
Peak Patient Population 200 est. late 1950s



History

Opened in 1950 to ease overcrowding at local state hospitals and the privately run Julius Marks Sanatorium in Lexington. Had 150 patient capacity with several smaller buildings for staff. Closed by the mid 1970's due to lack of need.