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Nursing students breaking from their studies to make a snowman.
Nurses pose for a group photo
Frieda Eisenberg, one of our nurses in 1926.
Originally part of a private estate on Townsend Street in Roxbury, the building was purchased in 1916 by the Beth Israel Hospital Association with nickels and dimes collected over a five-year fundraising effort.
Deaconess Hospital early 1900's
New England Deaconess Hospital Nurses pose for a portrait at 681 Mass Ave in 1897
Hospital Room at New England Deaconess Hospital 691 Mass Avenue Rm Ho74
Hundreds gathered to celebrate the dedication of the new Beth Israel Hospital on Brookline Avenue, August 1, 1928. The move from Townsend Street reaffirmed support of the local Jewish for a hospital that would serve all, regardless of race or creed.
Before the addition of the modern Feldberg building in 1976, this graceful doorway served as main entrance to the Beth Israel Hospital for almost half a century.
Dr. Goldman's research team
Group of Nurses
The first annual dinner of the medical service of Beth Israel Hospital included many who were to become the mainstay of the staff, and leaders of the Boston medical community.
This surgical research team, comprised of several famous physicians, includes Dr. Louis Hermanson, surgeon, and Dr. Benjamin Alexander, hematologist. Each made significant contributions in their respective fields.
The Motor Corps transported patients from home to hospital and was one of the many essential volunteer services provided by the Women’s Auxiliary for the new Beth Israel Hospital.
Palmer Building
Palmer Memorial Lobby as it looked in the mid-1960’s
Office area in Palmer Building
Fourth of July parade
Pathology Department, 1964
Future site of Pilgrim Rd Garage formerly a part Deaconess Hospital
Staff at Townsend Street
In the first effort to expand hospital facilities, Beth Israel’s original structure, the North Building (now Gryzmish) was augmented with the construction, 1948, of the South Building, now known as the Stoneman Building.
Visitor at Townsend Street
Woman and child at Townsend Street
The Beth Israel Hospital Association received the greater part of its initial support from the women of the Jewish Community. This auxiliary, one of several, pioneered in the struggle to establish a hospital.

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