In 1894, the first Children’s Hospital opened near Franklin Park with just nine beds, aiming to provide free care to children from poor families, as noted by Mary McGarey in her book Children’s Grows Up.
Over the past 130 years, it has relocated and expanded significantly, becoming the nation’s largest children’s hospital and pediatric research institute. To honor its rich history, Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio has opened its archives, allowing us to explore fascinating items from their collection.