Gerber Hospital, Jasper
Courtesy of Lorraine Draper |
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The Gerber Hospital, the small town of Jasper's first and only
hospital, was constructed around 1914 for Dr. Louise M. Gerber.
Modeled after a chalet in Gerber's homeland of Switzerland, the
hospital was constructed of the stone from a building across the
street that had collapsed because of a poor foundation. Dr. Gerber
living quarters were in the basement level, while the upper floors
were hospital wards. At one time the front porch was enclosed and
served as a hospital ward. The building remained a hospital until
1932 when it was sold. The hospital was turned into a private residence
in 1939, at which time the interior arches and
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Gerber Hospital c.1920
Courtesy of Jasper Area Historical Society |
room designs changed. A Sioux quartzite fireplace was also added at
that time. The frame roof has stick style elements: a gentle pitch,
broad gables and projecting rafters. The stone construction, of Jasper
Sioux quartzite, is visually striking. The raised basement has lunette
windows. The garage at the rear of the house is of similar style and
was built at the same time.
The Gerber Hospital and Garage are located at 120 E. Wall St.,
Jasper. Still a private residence, it is not open to the public.
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