above, historic postcards depicting Alexandra Hospital. Formerly located at Thames Street South and Noxon Streets, it was the home of James Noxon, the farm implement entrepreneur.
courtesy of Mr. George Wood
above, the view north from the roof of Alexandra Hospital
Ingersoll Sanitarium
355 Oxford Avenue. Built in 1870 as the residence of William Waterworth.
In 1900, the doctors in town joined in establishing a Public Hospital in the William Waterworth house, on the westside of Oxford Ave., close to the North Town Line. This was a two storey white brick house. The hospital provided sufficient accommodation at the time. Modern equipment was installed. Babies were born here instead of in the home, which was a new innovation.
above excerpt from Ingersoll : our heritage by Harry Whitwell
WOW! I lived at 355 Oxford Ave from around 1945 until 1960. What a memory to see this home of mine which is now a row of modern day houses. 2013