Ottawa , Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Site of the First Hospital in Ottawa

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, April 1, 2022

1. Site of the First Hospital in Ottawa Marker

Inscription. This plaque is in thankful memory of Sister Elisabeth Bruyere and those who helped her establish on this site, on May 10, 1845, the first general hospital in Ottawa where care would be given to the ill without distinction of age, sex, language, race or religion. This small hospital, originally located at 169 St. Patrick Street, was the forerunner of the Ottawa General Hospital and the Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre that serves us so well today.

Erected 1991 by Sisters of Charity at Ottawa, and the Volunteers and Friends of the Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre and the Ottawa General Hospital.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1845.

Location. 45° 25.801′ N, 75° 41.701′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. Marker is on St. Patrick Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 174 St Patrick St, Ottawa ON K1N 7B1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alphonse Rochon House / Maison Alphonse Rochon (within shouting distance of this marker); Martineau Hotel / Hôtel Matineau (within shouting distance of this marker); Valade House (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The College of Bytown (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica / Basilique cathédrale Notre-Dame (about 120 meters away); The Historic Notre Dame Cathedral Restoration (about 150 meters away); Basilique Notre-Dame / Notre Dame Basilica (about 150 meters away); Tin House / La Maison de Fer-Blanc (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 8, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.