The following memories and stories about the Maitland Hospital emerged from background research, and from being shared by artists, staff, volunteers, patients and community members.
Imaging prints.
Mid-twentieth century images of the hospital printed from old photoengraving blocks, and now hanging in the Imaging wait area of the new Maitland Hospital.
Nurses’ reunions.
Photographs and albums created at and for reunions of Maitland nurses, and now in the custody of former Maitland nurse Lynette Huckstadt.
After the storm.
Kevin Parsons shares a stunning photograph he took of The Maitland Hospital following a big storm in 2015.
The biggest thing we’ll miss.
The memorable views and scenes from the hospital windows that look across the Mt Pleasant floodplain.