Vintage bronze medallion. Celebratory medal struck to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Bethany Deaconess Hospital. Taking 10 years to build this brownstone hospital in Brooklyn, New York was constructed with funds raised by the German communities of Bushwick and Ridgewood. The hospital was located at 237 St. Nicholas Avenue, or 415 Bleeker Street, today. It later became part of the Wyckoff Heights Hospital, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center before closing its doors in 1974.

Marked on front: Bethany Deaconess Hospital
Marked on back: 1894-1964 70 Years of service to God and Man

A great addition to your temperance movement or religious medal collection.

MEASUREMENTS

Medal measures 3“ diameter and weighs less than 6.6oz.

CONDITION

Vintage nursing item is in good used condition with little signs of use commensurate with age (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).

Shop Ref: Box No. Temperance Movement Box 4

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