Hi, Columbus is also my home. Medical Center was originally known as the City Hospital - that's where my brother was born. On the corner of 14th and 4th was the old Dr. Bush office. (not to be confused with Dr. Bush who is practicing here now - no relationship) It may have once been known as Bush Hospital. Columbus Water Works parking lot is now at that location. kemis ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] Hi Debbie Sue, Columbus is my hometown and I've always been told that the Medical Center was originally known as the City Hospital. In fact, my Mother was born there in 1942 and my great-grandfather died at City Hospital back in the 1940s. I'm not certain when the name changed to Medical Center. I've never heard of the Bush Hospital, it would be interesting to know more about it. Hope this helps. Carla Miles

Can you tell me about the house across 14th street from what was Bush hospital namely 310 14th Street? My grandmother Sally Elizabeth Howard, Bankston, Hall lived at that house for many years. I am not sure if she owned it or if she leased/rented it. It was a two story? rooming house. The part of my grandmother's living area was on the left side as you entered the house. She had a wonderful black lady that worked for her, her name was Ellen. I spent several summers (early to mid 1940's) there when I was in my teens. I am not positive of the exact years. The last time I was there was in February 1958 when my grandmother passed away. I have a few photos taken on the front sidewalk and on the side of the house. The photos were taken in the early to mid 1940's. I have 4 first cousins that were born at Bush Hospital from 1946 to 1951. Hope I have added some interesting items regarding this part of Columbus's history. Betty Bankston Currie San Antonio, Texas ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kemis Massey" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 8:18 PM Subject: Re: [GAMUSCOGEE] Bush Hospital Hi, Columbus is also my home. Medical Center was originally known as the City Hospital - that's where my brother was born. On the corner of 14th and 4th was the old Dr. Bush office. (not to be confused with Dr. Bush who is practicing here now - no relationship) It may have once been known as Bush Hospital. Columbus Water Works parking lot is now at that location. kemis ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] Hi Debbie Sue, Columbus is my hometown and I've always been told that the Medical Center was originally known as the City Hospital. In fact, my Mother was born there in 1942 and my great-grandfather died at City Hospital back in the 1940s. I'm not certain when the name changed to Medical Center. I've never heard of the Bush Hospital, it would be interesting to know more about it. Hope this helps. Carla Miles ==== GAMUSCOG Mailing List ==== Visit the Muscogee GAGenWeb Archives http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/muscogee.htm We need your materials! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kemis Massey" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 8:18 PM Subject: Re: [GAMUSCOGEE] Bush Hospital Hi, Columbus is also my home. Medical Center was originally known as the City Hospital - that's where my brother was born. On the corner of 14th and 4th was the old Dr. Bush office. (not to be confused with Dr. Bush who is practicing here now - no relationship) It may have once been known as Bush Hospital. Columbus Water Works parking lot is now at that location. kemis ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] Hi Debbie Sue, Columbus is my hometown and I've always been told that the Medical Center was originally known as the City Hospital. In fact, my Mother was born there in 1942 and my great-grandfather died at City Hospital back in the 1940s. I'm not certain when the name changed to Medical Center. I've never heard of the Bush Hospital, it would be interesting to know more about it. Hope this helps. Carla Miles ==== GAMUSCOG Mailing List ==== Visit the Muscogee GAGenWeb Archives http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/muscogee.htm We need your materials!