TIMKIN MERCY HOSPITAL
The entire Timkin Estate (Founder of Timkin Roller Bearing Co.)
at 12th St., and Harrison Ave. N.W. was the gift of the
Timkin Foundation. Timkin Mercy Hospital was first opened
in the Timkin family home in Feb. 1952. With the help of
funds from 2 public subscriptions the new building was dedi-
cated in Jan. 1957. The hospital has a Cobalt "60" Bomb
Therapy unit, the first cardiac Catheterization Lab. in Canton,
first State approved school of practical nursing in Canton, 237
adult beds and 36 bassinettes.
Color by Frank Kelley
Published by Kelley's Studio, 202 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, Md.
S-16875-1
