Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.)
Found in 335 Collections and/or Records:
Draft Horses at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1940
A group of seven draft horses on the farm at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Two unidentified men are standing with the horses, holding on to lead ropes attached to their halters. 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.
Drug and Prescription Department at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1938-1950
Interior of the Drug and Prescription Department, part of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). A resident pharmacist, Alex J. Stark, is preparing a prescription. 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 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.
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.
Event at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1941
Dedication of the Mary Harris Auditorium in 1941. 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.
Event at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1910-1935
An unknown man speaking at a ceremonial podium at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dr. Hillkowitz is seated in the back row behind the speaker. 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.