Robsart Hospital
Encyclopedia
Robsart Hospital is a Victorian
style hospital
located in the village of Robsart
. The hospital opened in 1917 and soon closed in the late 1930s. Since its closure the hospital has sat empty and neglected, being one of few surviving rural hospitals of its kind in Canada
.
, born in Robsart 1934 was a corporate executive, with a degree from the executive program of Queen's University
's School of Business.
Archie Smiley, born here in 1917, the last mayor of Robsart.
Victorian architecture
The term Victorian architecture refers collectively to several architectural styles employed predominantly during the middle and late 19th century. The period that it indicates may slightly overlap the actual reign, 20 June 1837 – 22 January 1901, of Queen Victoria. This represents the British and...
style hospital
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
located in the village of Robsart
Robsart, Saskatchewan
Robsart is a hamlet in Reno Rural Municipality No. 51, Saskatchewan, Canada. The population was 15 at the 2001 Census. The hamlet is located at the junction of Highway 18 and Highway 13 which is also known as the historic Red Coat Trail approximately 170 km south-east of Medicine Hat, Alberta...
. The hospital opened in 1917 and soon closed in the late 1930s. Since its closure the hospital has sat empty and neglected, being one of few surviving rural hospitals of its kind in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Notable People born here
Eiliv AndersonEiliv Anderson
Eiliv Howard Anderson was born in Robsart, Saskatchewan in 1934. He is a corporate executive, with a degree from the executive program of Queen's University's School of Business. He served as president of a consulting firm, as well as a rancher, before being elected as an MLA in 1975 for...
, born in Robsart 1934 was a corporate executive, with a degree from the executive program of Queen's University
Queen's University
Queen's University, , is a public research university located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Founded on 16 October 1841, the university pre-dates the founding of Canada by 26 years. Queen's holds more more than of land throughout Ontario as well as Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England...
's School of Business.
Archie Smiley, born here in 1917, the last mayor of Robsart.
External links
- Ghost towns of Saskatchewan by Johnnie Bachusky