South San Francisco in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

South San Francisco General Hospital

South San Francisco Historic Site

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 7, 2021

1. South San Francisco General Hospital Marker

Inscription.
On this site was South San Francisco General Hospital 1908-1918-1984

Dr. Plymire had his office in his home on this site. It was later moved across the street. In 1918 Dr. Dolley built a hospital on the site. In 1925 it was bought by Dr. E. Bartlett and Dr. Lassard. The hospital handled many emergency cases of industrial injuries and highway accidents. After Dr. Lassard's death, Dr. Musselman and Dr. Oliva became partners. They sold the hospital to Kaiser Permanente in 1953.

Erected by South San Francisco Historical Society, South San Francisco Historical Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 37° 39.396′ N, 122° 24.975′ W. Marker is in South San Francisco, California, in San Mateo County. It is at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Spruce Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Grand Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco CA 94080, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

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: General Hospital (a few steps from this marker); Plymire-Schwarz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Women's Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Eikerenkotter House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Paul's United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); Grand Avenue Library (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Grand Avenue Library (about 700 feet away); City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South San Francisco.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

South San Francisco General Hospital Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 7, 2021

2. South San Francisco General Hospital Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here mounted to a pole, located between the bus stop and the corner.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 684 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.