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University Hospital

View of the main entrance of University Hospital with crane and unidentified people standing in front.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948 and 1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7,000,000.00, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by Bentley, T.J., Saskatchewan Minister of Health, on May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital 23 May 1990.

University Hospital - Addition Construction

Construction of University Hospital addition.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948-1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7 million, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by T.J. Bentley, Saskatchewan Minister of Health, on May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital on 23 May 1990.

University Hospital - Construction

Looking northwest toward main entrance of new University Hospital.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948-1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7 million, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by T.J. Bentley, Saskatchewan Minister of Health, on May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital on 23 May 1990.

University Hospital - Cornerstone Laying Ceremony

Premier T.C. Douglas lays the cornerstone of University Hospital. Dignitaries join the Premier in attendance.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948 and 1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7 million, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by T.J. Bentley, Saskatchewan Minister of Health, in May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital on 23 May 1990.

University Hospital - Early Construction

Elevated view looking west at early stages of foundation construction.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948-1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7 million, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by T.J. Bentley, Saskatchewan Minister of Health, in May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital on 23 May 1990.

University Hospital - Wing Construction

View of a wing of University Hospital under construction. One worker on ground on front of scaffolding; one worker perched on scaffolding.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948-1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7 million, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by T.J. Bentley, Saskatchewan Minister of Health on May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital on 23 May 1990.

University Hospital - Wing Construction

View of a wing of University Hospital under construction. Crane at left.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948-1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7 million, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by T.J. Bentley, Saskatchewan Minister of Health on May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital on 23 May 1990.