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Cincinnati Children's Archives

This is a black and white photograph of a two-story Victorian-style house with a mansard roof and ornate trim. The exterior shows signs of wear, such as peeling paint. A decorative porch with intricate woodwork and a gothic arch entrance is a notable feature. The windows are tall and narrow with shutters, and there's a chimney on the right side of the roof. The house is surrounded by a well-kept lawn and low hedge, with other houses in the background, indicating a residential area.

1884 Hospital Building

This black and white image depicts a grand Victorian-style mansion with elaborate and ornate architecture. The mansion features multiple levels, various windows including bay windows and dormers, and intricate woodwork with decorative trims. A prominent turret adds a castle-like appearance. The complex roof has multiple peaks and a large chimney. Expansive porches on both levels have ornate railings, and the house is surrounded by manicured lawns with a paved path. The serene setting includes mature trees under an overcast sky.

1887 Hospital Building

This is a black and white photograph of young patients on a ward in the second Children’s Hospital in 1897. There are four children sitting on a bed. Of the four children there is one an African-American child. Three vases of flowers are placed in the room.

Young Patients, 1897

This is a black and white photograph of a group of young patients sitting with two nurses having a meal around 1890. It shows seven children seated around a rectangular table, engaged in a meal with cups and plates before them. Two nurses sit at the far end of the table, overseeing the children. The room is well-lit by large windows, and an empty metal-frame bed is in the background.

Children and Nurses Dining

The image is a news clipping featuring a group of young patients in 1915 taken outside of the second hospital building that was located on Mason Street in Mount Auburn. There are eleven children in total. Two older children stand with crutches to the left of image. There are two African-American girls in the group.

Young Patients, 1915

This is a black and white aerial photograph of the third Children’s Hospital building on the new Burnet Campus. The building has a grand, structured design with multiple wings and sections.

Aerial View of the 1926 Hospital Building

Front view of 1926 hospital building

Front View of 1926 Hospital Building

High view of 1926 Hospital Building

High View of 1926 Hospital Building

This is a black and white aerial photograph of the third Children’s Hospital building on the new Burnet Campus. The building has a grand, structured design with multiple wings and sections.

1926 Hospital Building Arch

The black and white photograph of Vincent Hall nursing dormitory features a large, multi-story building with traditional architectural elements, including steep gabled roofs and numerous windows. The structure has an asymmetrical layout with various wings and sections, constructed of stone or brick, suggesting durability. In front of the building is a spacious grassy area leading to a paved path or road. The landscaping is well-maintained, with neatly trimmed grass and small shrubs lining the building's base.

Vincent Hall, 1928

The image is a historical black and white photograph showing the Cincinnati Children’s Research Foundation and Clinic building when it first opened in 1931. It is a multi-story building with a classic architectural design, featuring rows of evenly spaced windows and a flat roof. In front of the building, there's an old-fashioned car parked on the side of a road.

Research Foundation Building, 1931

The image is a black and white photograph from around 1952, showing the Cooperative Society Coffee Shop. It captures a scene of social interaction within a diner-like setting. Patrons are seated at tables, enjoying food and beverages, dressed in the casual yet distinct fashion of the era. Men are seen in suits and more relaxed outfits, while the arrangement of tables in rows and a counter with displayed goods suggest a communal dining experience.

Cooperative Society Coffee Shop, 1952

The image is a black and white photograph from around 1952, showing six volunteers standing behind a counter in a coffee shop. They are wearing aprons, indicating they may be volunteers or workers. The background features a chain-link fence with a sign that reads: The Children’s Hospital Coffee Shop. Operated by the Co-Operative Society. All proceeds from the shop used for the work of this group within the hospital.

Cooperative Society Coffee Shop Volunteers, ca. 1952

The image is a black and white photograph showing two women sitting at a table, facing each other. One woman is inspecting a pile of white socks on the table, while the other watches, holding a sock. They are dressed in mid-20th-century attire, with one wearing a light-colored blouse and the other a dark jacket and patterned blouse..

Two Women from the Cooperative Society Inspecting Socks, Donation Day, 1943

The image is a black and white photograph from 1961, taken at the front entrance to the third Children’s Hospital. In front of the building, there's a small train-like vehicle with several carts attached, on the driveway leading to the entrance.

Donation Day, 1961

The image is a black and white photograph from 1952, capturing six members of the Cooperative Society sewing guild. In the foreground, two individuals are focused on sewing tasks; one uses a sewing machine while the other handles fabric by hand. A third person stands in the background, possibly overseeing or assisting. The setting is equipped for sewing, with materials and possibly other sewing items present.

Cooperative Society Sewing Guild, 1952

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a scene of physical activity in an indoor setting. An adult in a white t-shirt and dark pants is assisting a child in light-colored shorts to do a push-up on a brown padded mat. Another child is seen walking away towards gym equipment or mats in the background.

All About Kids, Kindervelt, June 28, 1991

The photograph is a black and white image showing four women gathered around a collection of items displayed for a garage sale or charity event. They are loading or unloading items from the trunk of a car parked in the driveway of one of the woman’s home. Items include lamps, paintings, and various other objects typically found at such sales. The women are dressed in styles indicative of the 1970’s.

Kindervelt Volunteers Gather Items to be Sold,1972

The image is a historical black and white photograph of the Solarium that was part of the third Cincinnati Children’s hospital building. The Solarium has high ceilings and large windows, allowing ample natural light to fill the space. In the center, there's a circular Rookwood pond surrounded by plants, where children are joyfully playing. To the left, a child is in a wheelchair. Other children are engaged in activities like crafts or reading at tables.

Solarium Room with Rookwood Pond, 1946

The image is a black and white photograph of the Solarium that was in the third Children’s Hospital. In the center, there is a circular Rookwood pond with water and plants, around which several young patients are gathered. One child is lying on a gurney with one leg in cast, reaches her hand into the pond. There is a man at each end of the gurney and nurse standing behind watching. Patricia O'Reilly, Ph.D., is sitting on the edge of the pond with a child on her lap.

Patricia O'Reilly with Children in the Solarium Room, 1961

This is a black and white photograph of the Children’s Dental Schell Clinic, a small, building with a gabled roof and a front door slightly ajar. There is a ramp leading into the front door. Clifford Steinle, D.D.S and Sandra Mueller, dental assistant stands in front of the clinic.

Exterior of Schell Dental Clinic

The image is a black and white photograph, likely taken around 1963 depicting an indoor scene of a dental clinic. On the right side of the image, there is a male dentist wearing glasses and a white coat, standing while performing a dental procedure on a patient who is seated in a dental chair with their back facing the camera. The dentist appears to be focused on his work inside the patient's mouth. In the background, there are tiled walls and what seems to be another dental workstation. A dental assistant can be seen behind the dentist.

Interior of Schell Clinic

The color photograph shows a group of Children’s Hospital employees outdoors, during the Location H farewell ceremony, as they release a multitude of colorful balloons into the clear blue sky. The people are gathered in front of the clinical side of the Burnet campus. The scene is vibrant and dynamic, with balloons in blue, red, yellow, green, and purple ascending into the air, creating a festive atmosphere.

Farewell to 1926 Hospital Building, 2004