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“Each individual 150-by-30-foot ward had hardwood floors and walls with rounded corners, “making them easier to clean” and to keep germ free. Ventilation—another crucial element of hospital design and disease control at the time—was “obtained through openings over each window, controlled by…” quote by Beth Linker — Download Open image

““Each individual 150-by-30-foot ward had hardwood floors and walls with rounded corners, “making them easier to clean” and to keep germ free. Ventilation—another crucial element of hospital design and disease control at the time—was “obtained through openings over each window, controlled by moveable glass frames . . . hinged at the bottom.””

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