A variety of spaces were converted into hospitals to handle the surge in patients.
Nov 15, 1918, Democratic Watchman, 3
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This is not the only house serving as a hospital during the pandemic, as Penn State’s infirmary was housed in one of the cottages on campus.
October 25, 1918, Democratic Watchman, 4
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The city of Harrisburg had constructed an open-air school earlier in the year to help prevent children from contracting tuberculosis. Rather than use the space for safer classes during the pandemic, the city was forced to use it as a hospital when other facilities reached capacity.
October 4, 1918, Harrisburg Telegraph, page 12
July 10, 1917, Harrisburg Telegraph, page 7
November 9, 1918, Harrisburg Telegraph, Home Edition, page 11
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The open-air school was closed longer than other school buildings to allow room for flu patients.