In a message dated 98-05-21 18:22:56 EDT, you write: << I haven't found this information elsewhere so I thought perhaps someone on the list who lives/lived in the Tryon area might know if there was a special home or hospital for T.B. patients. I would be grateful for any information any of you might have on this question. >> Marilyn, I don't live in the area, but I remember when I was growing up my family talking about living near the sanitarium in Tryon. That's was the first time I ever heard about TB. leigh