Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)
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Early Campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1912-1950
The early campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) features the operating room, which later became an administration building, women's living quarters, laundry and tent buildings. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Early Gate at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1904-1917
Entrance gate at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Early JCRS Patient, circa 1901
Formal studio portrait of Satuloff, an early patient at the Jewish Consumptive Relief Society in Denver, Colorado.
Early Tent Laboratory and Dispensary at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1905
Early View of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society's Campus, circa 1906
Cottage tents and first brick building on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Eatless Banquet in Honor of Captain Hillkowitz, 1918 July
Employee Chanukah Party at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1947
Employee Restroom at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1930-1940
Employees' Building of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1940 October 30
Exterior of the Employees' Building on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Entrance to JCRS Hospital, circa 1950
The entrance gates to the JCRS boasts an elevation of 5450, just over a mile high.