Anoka in Anoka County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Kline Sanitarium
Circa 1902
Photographed by McGhiever, June 30, 2024
1. Kline Sanatarium Marker
Built on one of Anoka's busiest thoroughfares, this French Second Empire style structure is of an impressive size, design, and prominent location, all of which were combined to make it unique. The building was Anoka's first hospital and played an important role in the city's settlement. The hospital had 54 rooms and also served as the home of Dr. James Kline and his family. He specialized in the treatment of tuberculosis and was known for treating the poor and wealthy with the same care and consideration.
Erected by City of Anoka Heritage Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 45° 11.589′ N, 93° 23.607′ W. Marker is in Anoka, Minnesota, in Anoka County. It is on S. Ferry Road east of Ferry Street (U.S. 169), on the left when traveling south. The marker is on the porch of the building, which has been converted into apartments. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1500 S Ferry Road, Anoka MN 55303, United
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Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Anoka-Champlin Mississippi River Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Getting Here (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bridging the Mississippi (about 700 feet away); Who Lived Here / Neighborhood Names / Building a Community (about 700 feet away); Where Land and Water Meet (about 700 feet away); Anoka Becomes a Suburb (about 800 feet away); Anoka Organizes and Grows (about 800 feet away); Settlement of this place called "Anoka" (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anoka.
Photographed by McGhiever, June 30, 2024
2. Kline Sanitarium with marker on porch, at far left
Photographed by McGhiever, June 30, 2024
3. Kline Sanitarium, now Pierce Apartments
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
