Alvin C. York VA Medical Center

The Alvin C. York Veterans Administration Medical Center, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee was constructed in 1939. The campus consists of 321 acres of land and 35 historic buildings. Its namesake was Pall Mall, Tennessee native and World War I hero Alvin C. York. From 1939 until now it has served numerous United States military veterans and their families. When it first opened it had a capacity of 600 patients and employed 351 people. The Medical Center produced much of its own food on site. It is fully staffed with numerous doctors and nurses. Services at the York VA Medical Center range from the treatment of physical illness, to mental illness. The Medical Center is unique due to its architectural make up. The facade has been constructed to resemble the facade of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage mansion. Other buildings within the Medical Center campus have been modeled after other local historic sites. Over the years the Medical Center has been expanded. New features include an ambulatory and surgical area, and a 120 bed nursing home. The Medical Center also features a gym, movie theater, and pool. Today the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center employs a number of qualified doctors and nurses. It continues to serve military veterans from all across the United States. In 2012 the York VA Medical Center was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It was determined eligible for the National Register due to its historical significance in the medical field, and its architectural significance. At Moore Historical Consulting my #1 priority is historic preservation. Do you own a historic home, commercial building, or farm? If so contact me today to learn more about the historic preservation strategies I offer. These include nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, nominations for a Permanent Conservation Easement, nominations to the Century Farms program, and writing text for historic makers. At Moore Historical Consulting I make exploring and preserving your past fun and easy.

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