PPLD Digital Collections

Aerial photograph of Centennial Boulevard in Colorado Springs, photo facing southeast. Centennial Blvd (West Woodmen Road at the bottom of the photo) travels up the center of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of the Peregrine neighborhood in Colorado Springs, photo facing northeast. Mount St. Francis (historically the Modern Woodmen of America Sanatorium) can be seen at the bottom of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of the Peregrine neighborhood in Colorado Springs, photo facing south. Mt. Saint Francis is visible to the left of center in the photo. The Pikeview quarry can be seen in the upper right area of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of the Rockrimmon neighborhood in Colorado Springs, photo facing east. West Woodmen Road travels down the center of the photo. Mount St. Francis (previously the Modern Woodmen of America Sanitorium) can be seen at the bottom of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of the Rockrimmon neighborhood in Colorado Springs, photo facing northwest. Mt. Saint Francis can be seen just above center in the photo. The Pikeview Quarry is visible in the upper left area of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of the Rockrimmon neighborhood in Colorado Springs, photo facing southeast. Mount St. Francis (previously the Modern Woodmen of America Sanitorium) can be seen at the bottom of the photo. 1

Architectural drawing of “Design for Main Building, Sanatorium for the Modern Woodmen of America, Colorado Springs, Colo.” 1

Birdseye view, Modern Woodmen of America Sanatorium. 1

Charlie Glasscock, Night Colony. 1

Colony "C" in Winter 1

Corwin Wimple holding nose-ring rope of De Kol Ormeby, weight 2800 pounds. 1

Dentist, Paul Karl Steahlin, works on patient in chair while nurse holds equipment. Photo is identified on back as Modern Woodmen of America. 1

Dr. C. E. Harris, Chief of Staff. 1

Dr. Cramer and Dr. Stahlin, Dentists. 1

Dr. E. D. Downing. 1

Dr. F. A. Forney. X-Ray. 1

Dr. H. H. Schultz, Colony. 1

E. E. "Kit" Carson (Charleston, Ark.) 1

Elevated view looking northeast of the Modern Woodmen America Sanatorium showing its buildings and grounds. Approximately 100 Gardiner Tuberculosis Treatment Tents for patients are arrayed in front of the main building. 1

F. W. Williams (Dodge City, Kans.) with Gardiner tents behind. 1

Five men sit in front of a Gardiner tent, identified only by the state they came from. From left "Pa., Ind., Ia., Wash. D. C., Mo." 1

Four men stand in front of automobiles. From left "'Slim', Clucker, Rhodes, Wadsworth, age 72. 1

From left 1

Group of women in nurse's uniform pose, some standing, some seated. 1

Group photo of the 1926 Modern Woodmen of American Sanitorium Sunday School taken Easter Sunday, April 4, 1926. 1

Group photo of the 1927 Modern Woodmen of American Sanitorium Sunday School. 1

Hospital. 1

Interior Occupational Therapy Department 1

Interior of Gardiner Tent cottage showing bed, dressers, washstand, chest and rocking chair. Wooden ceiling is visible. 1

Interior of the M. W. A. Greenhouse. Nurses lined up behind the blooming Easter Lilies. 1

James O. Weaver (Chillicothe, Mo.) 1

John E. Swanger, Superintedent. 1

Kitchen workers at the M. W. A. Sanatorium. 1

Landscape view of Woodmen Sanatorium including numerous Gardiner tents. Printed on front "M. W. of A. Sanatorium Series" and "No. 1. General View" and "Woodmen, Colorado". Postmarked Gladstone; Jan 13, 1943 1

Large group of men in suits walk to a mid-day meal at a stone building at Modern Woodmen of America Sanatorium. 1

Large group photo of patients at the Woodmen Sanatorium. Printed on front "M. W. of A. Sanatorium Series" and "No. 11. Group of Patients" and "Woodmen, Colorado". Postmarked Buckeystown, Md.; Jan 21, 1921 1

Left to right 1

Lloyd Aulman (Des Moines, Iowa) and R. J. Gray (Yonkers, New York) standing in front of valises. 1

Long view of the sprawling Modern Woodmen of America Sanatorium, showing rows of Gardiner Tents [actually huts that are a wooden version of the older tent design] and the main buildings in the background. 1

Looking west, from Memorial building. 1

M. W. A. Greetings 1

Main hospital building of the Woodmen Sanatorium. Gardiner tents are visible to the right. Printed on front "M. W. of A. Sanatorium Series" and "No. 3. Receiving Hospital" and "Woodmen, Colorado". Postmarked Me; Oct 19, 1923 1

Male patients sit on the steps of Modern Woodmen of America Sanatorium. Postmarked Rock Island, Ill.; May 4, 1914 1

Man identified as "Weaver" stands amid hogs at the sanitorium's farm. 1

Man in iron bed identiefied as Frank Bartkowski (Chicago, Ill.). 1

Man in suit sits on chair while dentist examines his teeth while nurse stands alongside holding instruments. Draped cabinet with instruments are at right. 1

Man lying on draped table with two white-coated men working on equipment. Sign at doorway reads "X-Ray Room". 1

Man relaxing in folding recliner chair. Flowers blooming in the background. 1

Man sitting in bathtub weaving cane. 1

Man standing between hanging x-ray plate and reflective surface while man in lead apron and gloves positions plate and another man in doorway watches. 1

Memorial Building 1

Miss Dwyer, Surgical nurse. 1

Miss Henbey, nurse. 1

Miss Hill, assistant head nurse. 1

Miss Jensen, nurse. 1

Miss Joragsen, nurse. 1

Miss Jorgerson, nurse. 1

Miss Kipp, nurse. 1

Miss Matthews, nurse. 1

Miss Miller, nurse. 1

Miss Mraz, nurse. 1

Miss Rider, nurse. 1

Miss Sokup, nurse. 1

Miss Thober, Night Hospital nurse. 1

Miss Tyler, nurse. 1

Miss Yegger, nurse. 1

Mr. Bashaw, Colony Secretary. 1

Mr. Eugene Martin, Director Social Welfare. 1

Mr. Thomas, telephone operator. 1

O. L. Shirly (Summershade, Ky.) 1

Patients' main dining room at Christmas 1

Printed on front "Administration Building, Modern Woodment of America Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colo." Printed in corner "103957". 1

Printed on front "Chasing the Cure, Modern Woodment of America Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colo." Printed in corner "103959". 1

Printed on front "Dental Department, Modern Woodment of America Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colo." Printed in corner "103976". 1

Printed on front "Interior of Auditorium, Modern Woodment of America Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colo." 1

Printed on front "Interior of Patients' Cottage, Modern Woodment of America Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colo." Printed in corner "103961". 1

Printed on front "M. W. of A. Sanatorium Series" and "No. 10. The Garage" and "Woodmen, Colorado". Postmarked Huron, S. Dak.; Jan 29, 1921 1

Printed on front "M. W. of A. Sanatorium Series" and "No. 12. Coal Bunkers" and "Woodmen, Colorado". 1

Printed on front "M. W. of A. Sanatorium Series" and "No. 16. Patients Assembling for Dinner" and "Woodmen, Colorado". Postmarked Solon, Me.; May 22, 1923 1

Printed on front "M. W. of A. Sanatorium Series" and "No. 22. Main Building" and "Woodmen, Colorado". Postmarked Portland, Oregon; Nov 30, 1923 1

Printed on front "M. W. of A. Sanatorium Series" and "No. 5. Dr. Rutledge (center) and Medical Staff" and "Woodmen, Colorado". Postmarked Butler, Pa.; Nov 20, 1919 1

Printed on front "M. W. of A. Sanatorium Series" and "No. 6. Male Help Dormitory" and "Woodmen, Colorado". Postmarked Rock Island, Ill.; Jun 9, 1917 1

Printed on front "M. W. of A. Sanatorium Series" and "No. 8. Heating Plant and Laundry" and "Woodmen, Colorado". Postmarked Rock Island, Ill.; Aug 2, 1917 1

Printed on front "M. W. of A. Sanatorium Series" and "No. 9. The Conservatory" and "Woodmen, Colorado". Postmarked Buckeystown, Md.; May 7, 1920 1

Printed on front "M. W. of A. Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colo." Printed in corner "77478". 1

Printed on front "Main Bldg. M.W.A. San. Woodmen Colo." Blodgett Peak is visible behind. 1

Printed on front "Main Kitchen, Modern Woodment of America Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colo." Printed in corner "103970". 1

Printed on front "Memorial Building, Modern Woodment of America Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colo." Printed in corner "103958". 1

Printed on front "Panorama View Looking North, Modern Woodment of America Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colo." Printed in corner "103965 1

Printed on front "Panorama View, Looking West, Modern Woodment of America Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colo." Printed in corner "103955". 1

Printed on front "Patient's Cottage" and "Modern Woodment of America Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colo." 1

Printed on front "Patient's Individual Cottage, Modern Woodment of America Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colo." Printed in corner "103966". Sign above door "This Cottage for the Inspectioin of Visitors / Information". 1

Printed on front "Patients' Dining Room, Modern Woodment of America Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colo." Printed in corner "103960". 1

Printed on front "Receiving Hospital, M. W. of A. Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colo." 1

Printed on front "The Dairy Barns, Modern Woodment of America Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colo." and Our Undefeated Grand Champion Cow - Zwingara Segis Clothilde No. 351153." Printed in corner "103963". 1

Printed on front "West Entrance, Modern Woodment of America Sanatorium, Woodmen, Colo." 1

R. J. Hammer (Iowa) standing in front of Gardiner tents. 1

Rainbow Smith (Marshalltown, Iowa) sitting in front of Gardiner tent with plaque "Presented by Hazel Camp No. 2171". Number "37" is stamped on the door. 1

Rear view of a snow dusted Woodmen Sanatorium. Printed on front "M.W.A San. Sept 15th 1912 1

Rear view of stone buildings and Gardiner tents of Woodmen Sanatorium. Printed on front "M. W. of A. Sanatorium Series" and "No. 2. Rear View" and "Woodmen, Colorado". Postmarked Albany, N. Y.; Oct 1, 1920 1

Red Ollie Hunter (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) and Martin Longfield (Colorado Springs, Colo.). 1

Residence of the superintendent of the Woodmen Sanatorium where a group of women stand in the midst of a garden. Printed on front "M. W. of A. Sanatorium Series" and "No. 4. Superintendent's Residence" and "Woodmen, Colorado". 1

Same view, as top. [571-1] 1

Seven unidentified men stand looking at camera. 1

Sitting room with chairs and dresser and door into bedroom in rear. Bed, washbasin and striped curtains on windows are visible in room at rear. 1

Six Cooks posing against a picnic table. July 4th, 1926. 1

Six men kneel within trees, identified only by the state they came from. From left "Wis., Minn, Ind., Mo., Mich., Okla." 1

Slim O'Conally (Dallas, Tx.) with Gardiner tents behind. 1

Slim standing in the doorway of Gardiner tent with plaque "Presented by Neighbors of Monroe County, New York". 1

Slim wearing suit, hat and cane stands in front of Gardiner tent with plaque "Presented by Neighbors of Monroe County, New York". 1

Slim with Gardiner tents behind. 1

Superintendent's Home in Winter 1

View of Gardiner tents and tile-roofed building at Modern Woodmen of America Sanatorium. "RB-6" written on bottom of print. 1

View of Modern Woodmen of America with Gardiner Tent cottage and main brick buildings behind. Pond with waterlilies is in foreground, and mountains in background. 1

View of Woodmen Sanatorium against mountains. The main building and receiving hospital are visible next to rows of Gardiner tents. 1

View of men sitting and standing in front of Gardiner tents. The "Gardiner" tents were designed by Dr. Charles Fox Gardiner for tuberculosis treatment. Each housed only one patient to maintain isolation as well as ready access to fresh air. 1

View of young girl dressed in a dress and large hair ribbon standing in the doorway of a Gardiner tent marked #91 on the door. A sign over the doorway states “Presented by North Yakima Camp No. 5550, North Yakima, Wash.” 1

W. E. Kelso, Assistant Superintendent. 1

West gate, Mr. Cedar, about 10,000 Alt. 1

Woodmen Sanatorium's herd of holstein cattle. Printed on front "M. W. of A. Sanatorium Series" and "No. 14. Herd of Holsteins" and "Woodmen, Colorado". Postmarked 9840 1