Amador County Hospital Building
National Register of Historic Places

Amador County Hospital Building

Jackson, Amador County, California
Listed
February 23, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
72000215

About this property

The Amador County Hospital Building, also known as the Old Hospital Building is a historical hospital located in Jackson, California, United States. Plans for construction of a new hospital in Amador County began in 1887 in response to the growing population around the foothills area. The contract to build the hospital was awarded to C.W Swain and C. E. Fournier. The hospital was completed and opened in 1890. Talks for building an additional annex began in March 1901. The contract to build the annex was awarded to Lincoln Vandament. The annex was finished in November 1901. The hospital was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1972. As of 2025, the hospital houses several government agencies.

Location

708 Court St.
Jackson, Amador County, California
38.35213, -120.76772

Categories

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Sources

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When was Amador County Hospital Building listed on the National Register?

Amador County Hospital Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Amador County Hospital Building?

Amador County Hospital Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Amador County Hospital Building?

The period of significance for Amador County Hospital Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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