Community Hospital (Wilmington, NC)
Biography
Community Hospital first opened on February 1, 1921 at 415 N. 7th Street in Wilmington, North Carolina. The hospital provided health care to the African American citizens in New Hanover county and was founded by several local physicians and ministers. When the hospital outgrew its first location, a larger facility was opened at 511 S. 11th Street in 1939. In 1940, a nursing school was established on site and graduated over 250 nurses during its operation. In 1958, a bond was passed to build a new hospital in New Hanover county that would be integrated and serve all citizens. New Hanover Regional Medical Center, as its known today, opened in 1967. Eventually, Community Hospital fell into disrepair and was torn down in 1978.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Dr. Hubert A. Eaton, Sr. Papers
Dr. Leroy W. Upperman Family Papers
This collection contains materials relating to the education, career, and civic activities of Dr. Leroy Upperman, including diplomas, certificates, photographs, audiovisual materials, and memorabilia. Also included are diplomas and certificates related to the education and careers of Callie Smith Upperman and Leroy Upperman, Jr. Materials date from 1934 to 1996.