Old Botanic Infirmary, West Genesee Street, Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY
Summary
Significance: Built as the first hospital in what is now the city of Syracuse, this building derives its name from the use of botanical ingredients, such as gum of myrrh, Indian tobacco, undistilled whiskey, and cayenne pepper to treat illnesses.
Survey number: HABS NY-5447
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Location
North Syracuse (N.Y.), 43.04720, -76.20054
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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