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janet118

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1. I found this tidbit but in the History of New Bedford - not much help

Reply to mrmpa (Original post)

Wed Feb 15, 2012, 12:48 AM

Feb 2012

St Luke's Hospital began operations as a private foundation in 1884, on the Taber Estate at 81 Fourth St. (now called Purchase Street) , between Madison and Russell. It had 11 beds and admitted 62 patients in its first year.

New Bedford History 1880-1889

There's a detailed history of the parishes in New Bedford and St. Luke's is mentioned but not as a Catholic institution. There was a nun, Sister Mary Hilary, who visited patients the City Infirmary and St. Luke's during the 1918 influenza epidemic.

History of St. James Parish

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I found this tidbit but in the History of New Bedford - not much help janet118 Feb 2012 #1

Thank you.......... mrmpa Feb 2012 #2

I'm not sure the Tabers had anything to do with St. Luke's janet118 Feb 2012 #3

Again,thank you very much! mrmpa Feb 2012 #4