Charlottetown in Queens County, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

The Charlottetown Hospital (1879-1982)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 16, 2019

1. The Charlottetown Hospital (1879-1982) Marker

Inscription. This memorial marks the location of
The Charlottetown Hospital (1879-1982)
The Charlottetown Hospital School of Nursing (1920-1971)
and
The School of X-ray Technology (1953-1971)
The hospital, founded by Bishop Peter McIntyre and The Sisters of Charity of Montreal (Grey Nuns), was the first general hospital on Prince Edward Island and served all denominations. In 1925 the congregation of The Sisters of Saint Martha of Prince Edward Island assumed the responsibility for the administration of the hospital and the School of Nursing. 725 nurses graduated along with 28 graduates in X-ray Technology.

The alumnae of the Charlottetown Hospital School of Nursing pay tribute to the early pioneers, sisters, nurses, physicians, and all hospital staff who generously contributed to health care on Prince Edward Island through their dedication and service.

Erected by the Alumnae of
The Charlottetown Hospital School of Nursing
with the assistance of generous donors
July 25, 2003
Minimis Mihi

Erected 2003 by Alumnae of The Charlottetown Hospital School of Nursing.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion

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• Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 46° 13.873′ N, 63° 7.765′ W. Marker is in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in Queens County. Marker is at the intersection of Haviland Street and Sydney Street, on the left when traveling north on Haviland Street. Marker is mounted on a concrete pedestal at the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Sydney Street, Charlottetown PE C1A 1E9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dundas Terrace (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sherman M4A2 Medium Battle Tank (about 180 meters away); Sir Louis Henry Davis (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Peake House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Beaconsfield Historic House / Maison historique Beaconsfield (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Carvell Building (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Impulsive Ambush / Une attaque impulsive (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Confederation Centre of the Arts (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottetown.

Also see . . . Prince Edward Island Hospital (Wikipedia). The Prince Edward Island Hospital is a former acute care hospital that was located

School of Nursing (<i>face of marker pedestal</i>)</center> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 16, 2019

2. School of Nursing (face of marker pedestal)

School of Nursing
Founded in 1920
First Permanent School erected 1959
Charlottetown Hospital

in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. It was the first public general hospital established in the province and the largest such facility throughout its history. The facility was established by the provincial government on January 28, 1884. The Prince Edward Island Hospital was predated by the Charlottetown Hospital, which was established in 1879 by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlottetown. In 1982, after 97 years of service, the Prince Edward Island Hospital closed its doors when the Queen Elizabeth Hospital opened. (Submitted on May 11, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 16, 2019

3. The Charlottetown Hospital (1879-1982) Marker

Culinary Institute of Canada • Holland College image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 16, 2019

4. Culinary Institute of Canada • Holland College

(located behind marker on former Charlottetown Hospital site)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 11, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.