Oglethorpe Sanitarium (Savannah, Ga.)

Oglethorpe Sanitarium in Savannah, Georgia, was built in 1908 by Dr. John Daniel to care for rest-cure patients and tourists. Rest-cure was a 19th century treatment for a number of mental illnesses, including anxiety and hysteria. The treatment included complete seclusion from family and friends and up to two months of confinement to bed. In 1910, Dr. T.P. Waring purchased one-half interest in the Oglethorpe Sanitarium and a surgical building was constructed, with its third floor being used as the nurses' quarters. In 1916, Dr. Waring bought the remainder of Dr. Daniel's stock in the hospital. A nurse's home was built in 1918. The training school was discontinued in 1937, and the Sanitarium closed on September 1, 1970. The hospital's property was turned over to St. Joseph's Hospital.