Marine Hospital History Pages

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Views to the Restoration of Marine Hospital
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2002: The US Corps of Engineers contributes $1.5 million.

Events on the grounds build interest in the restoration!

2005: Major restoration efforts begin.

Step by step...

2006: Construction workers make repairs, at times in 100-degree heat.

The observation Cupola, absent since the 1950s, was rebuilt. Great place to see the area!

Repainting and hanging of historically-accurate window shutters restored the building to its 1900 look.

2007: The exterior restoration is complete.

Several rooms were painted and friends were invited to see the restoration.

Many signed up to learn about future progress.

Tours showed visitors the interior needs for renovations.

Friends rally to raise funds.

Regional architectural students met to learn from the project and suggest ideas.

2008: The restoration was awarded for excellence by the Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation.

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Kentuckiana presented two of its top Awards of Excellence.

TODAY:The interior of the building must be renovated! CLICK here to learn more.

Open House draws crowd, renewing interest in restoration completion

See the C-J video and story about the October 27, 2013 event

Guest blogger John Guthrie: $6 million could create Marine Hospital health and training center 'in area that desperately needs it'

Check out John Guthrie's post on Marine Hospital, on Insider Louisville.com