Fort Howard Hospital

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Fort Howard Hospital
Fort Howard Hospital Restorations June 2014.jpg
Fort Howard Hospital during 2014 roof restoration
Location2640 S. Webster Ave.
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Coordinates 44°28′27″N88°02′03″W / 44.47416°N 88.03419°W / 44.47416; -88.03419 Coordinates: 44°28′27″N88°02′03″W / 44.47416°N 88.03419°W / 44.47416; -88.03419
Architectural style Federal
NRHP reference No. 71001075
Added to NRHPJuly 22, 1979

Fort Howard Hospital is located within the Heritage Hill State Historical Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 for its historical significance in architectural, military and social history. [1]

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History

The United States Army built the hospital in the 1830s for Fort Howard. After the fort's decommissioning, the building was moved to the corner of Kellogg Street and Chestnut Street and was used as a private residence. In 1975, it was moved to its current location. [2] Currently, it serves as a museum.

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References

  1. "Fort Howard Hospital: Green Bay, Wisconsin". Find the Data.org. Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  2. "Fort Howard Hospital". Heritage Hill State Historical Park. Archived from the original on 2012-07-24. Retrieved 2012-01-25.