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J.W. Babcock writes in the Superintendent's Report that a larger mangle is needed for the Laundry.

Details of the aftermath of a fire, which consumed the laundry, carpenter shop, dynamo room, etc. The hospital received enough insurance money in order to construct a new laundry plant, repair some of its machinery, and acquire a new engine.

Details the construction of the Laundry at State Park, which was finished on January 10, 1914.

Details the completion of the new Bakery, its dimensions, and some of its new machinery. Receiving and distributing rooms were added to the Northern and Southern ends of the Laundry as well.

Details the earthquake that occured on August 31, 1885, which resulted in indoor hydrants and hose being placed in the Laundry building. An accident at City Water Supply was also reported. A large well was dug in the rear of the building as a result,…

Details communicates that a large brick room was added to the Laundry building, replacing the wooden shed that was used for washing dirty laundry.

The Building Committee describes the Laundry building and reports that it is nearly completed, but a small appropriation is required. The Summary of Receipts details the amount paid for the building's completion.

Photograph originally published in the Reports and Resolutions of the General Assembly of SC in 1910 shows several outbuildings behind the kitchen of the African-American female ward, or the Mills Building. Two buildings mentioned in the caption…

Photograph originally published in the Reports and Resolutions of the General Assembly of SC in 1910 shows the interior of an African-American female ward. The wooden structure is described as "a dangerous fire risk; more of a jail than a hospital;…

Front cover of Palmetto Variety showing open door policy from Superintendent Hall