Infirmary Patricroft

PATRICROFT - In compliance with the demands of the Local Government Board, the Barton Board of Guardians are erecting a large infirmary at Patricroft, and memorial‑stones were laid on the 15th inst. The complete scheme will entail an expenditure of £30,000, but at present the guardians are only erecting hospital accommodation to provide 200 beds, 100 each for males and females, and the necessary administration buildings at a total cost of close upon £20,000. The infirmary is to be built on the pavilion system, and the two blocks and the administration block will be connected by corridors, while the further extensions, imbecile wards, nurses' homes, etc., will be erected on the opposite side to the administration block. Messrs Worthington and Son, of Manchester, are the architects, and Messrs J Gerrard and Sons, of Swinton, the contractors. [Building News 31 March 1899 Page 461]

Opened        6 February 1901. 200 beds in male and female wards

Reference    Eccles and Patricroft Journal 8 February 1901 Page 8
Reference    Builder 16 February 1901 Page 155
Reference    Building News 31 March 1899 Page 461