Albany in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Site of Albany Hospital

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 23, 2019

1. Site of Albany Hospital Marker

Inscription. Dedicated on March 25, 1928 as Humboldt Hospital, the Albany Hospital served countless patients until its closure in 1985. The hospital provided a surgical department, as well as emergency and obstetrical care and general medical services. Originally privately owned, Albany Hospital later became part of Alta Bates. Albany is grateful to the doctors, nurses, staff, and volunteers who provided medical care to the community for so many years.

Erected by Albany Historical Society. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is March 25, 1928.

Location. 37° 53.263′ N, 122° 17.583′ W. Marker is in Albany, California, in Alameda County. It is at the intersection of Marin Avenue and Masonic Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Marin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1247 Marin Avenue, Albany CA 94706, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

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Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Albany's First Firehouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Albany's First Official Public Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Charles MacGregor's Office (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Garbage Wars (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Albany's First City Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Veterans' Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Rose Wave (approx. half a mile away); Albany World War I Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.

More about this marker. The marker is embedded in the sidewalk directly in front of the Albany public library.

Site of Albany Hospital Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 23, 2019

2. Site of Albany Hospital Marker - wide view

The marker is embedded in the sidewalk, near the curb, in front of the Albany public library.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,534 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.