Opening of Swedish American Hospital in Rockford in 1918

From the July 25, 2018, MidWeek  "Looking Back."

1918, 100 Years Ago.

"Formal opening of the Swedish-American hospital in Rockford, where Dr. T. Arthur Johnson is head physician, will take place on Sunday and Monday next.

"Cards have been sent out inviting DeKalb and vicinity people to attend.  The hospital, located at 1320 Charles street, Rockford is one of the finest in Illinois with a large corps of attendants."

The hospital is still in Rockford which has many people of Swedish descent living there.

--Cooter