Glenndale Hospital opened in 1933 to treat Washington D.C.'s growing
tuberculosis epidemic of the 1930's and 1940's. The complex consisted of an adult
hospital building as well as a children's hospital. In addition to the medical
buildings, there were 4 dormitory buildings, a powerhouse/laundry building, and
many smaller residences. The entire campus sprawls over 250 acres. After
tuberculosis was not longer a threat, Glenndale was converted into a hospital for
the chronically ill until its closure in 1983 due to structural damage and high
amounts of asbestos.
Today, Glenndale is owned by the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning
Service. There have been many offers to purchase the property to demolish the old
buildings and develop the land, however none of these plans have came to
fruition. The fate of this historic structure is in deed very unclear.
tuberculosis epidemic of the 1930's and 1940's. The complex consisted of an adult
hospital building as well as a children's hospital. In addition to the medical
buildings, there were 4 dormitory buildings, a powerhouse/laundry building, and
many smaller residences. The entire campus sprawls over 250 acres. After
tuberculosis was not longer a threat, Glenndale was converted into a hospital for
the chronically ill until its closure in 1983 due to structural damage and high
amounts of asbestos.
Today, Glenndale is owned by the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning
Service. There have been many offers to purchase the property to demolish the old
buildings and develop the land, however none of these plans have came to
fruition. The fate of this historic structure is in deed very unclear.
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