Roosevelt Hospital (Edison, New Jersey)

Roosevelt Hospital is a historic building located at 1 Roosevelt Drive in the township of Edison in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 5, 2002, for its significance in health and medicine, in particular the treatment of tuberculosis.[3] It is currently part of the Roosevelt Care Center at Edison.[4]

For the hospital in New York City, see Roosevelt Hospital (New York City).
Roosevelt Hospital
Roosevelt Hospital (Edison, New Jersey) is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Roosevelt Hospital (Edison, New Jersey)
Roosevelt Hospital (Edison, New Jersey) is located in New Jersey
Roosevelt Hospital (Edison, New Jersey)
Roosevelt Hospital (Edison, New Jersey) is located in the United States
Roosevelt Hospital (Edison, New Jersey)
Location1 Roosevelt Drive, Edison, New Jersey
Coordinates40°33′04″N 74°20′16″W
Area9.7 acres (3.9 ha)
Built1937 (1937)
ArchitectAylin Pierson
Architectural styleColonial Revival
NRHP reference No.02000109[1]
NJRHP No.3854[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 5, 2002
Designated NJRHPJanuary 9, 2001

History and description

Construction of the hospital was started in 1935 and completed in 1937. The red brick building was designed by architect Aylin Pierson with Colonial Revival style and features an octagonal tower on the roof and white terra cotta details in the interior. It was viewed as "an outstanding example of compact, well organized planning" in Architectural Forum.[3]

Roosevelt Park, located next to the hospital, was built as part of the treatment facilities for tuberculosis.[3]

  • Tower architecture details
    Tower architecture details
  • Roosevelt Park plaque
    Roosevelt Park plaque

References
  1. "National Register Information System – (#02000109)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Middlesex County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. December 28, 2020. p. 3.
  3. Spies, Stacy E; Wyatt, Barbara; Zerbe, Nancy L. (May 1, 2001). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Roosevelt Hospital". National Park Service. With accompanying 18 photos
  4. "Roosevelt Care Center at Edison". Middlesex County Improvement Authority.
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