Celebrating 125 years of service

Since our humble beginnings in a row home along the 300 block of North Queen Street, we’ve pursued community partners to improve Lancaster’s overall health and well-being for 125 years. Together, we’re addressing our community’s most pressing health concerns, and providing local access to the world’s most advanced research and clinical trials, leading to one-of-a-kind cures.

Explore our interactive history timeline’s images and facts and join the conversation on meaningful moments throughout the decades.

A community celebration will be held on September 22. More details will be available on LGHealth.org this summer.

December 1893 - Lancaster General Hospital opens in a three-story brick residence at 322 N. Queen St.
Lancaster General Hospital opens in a three-story brick residence at 322 N. Queen St. in December 1893.
Lancaster General Hospital ambulance in 1923.
Lancaster General Hospital ambulance in 1923.

Laundry room at Lancaster General Hospital in 1949.
Laundry room at Lancaster General Hospital in 1949.
Recovery room at Lancaster General Hospital in 1959.
Recovery room at Lancaster General Hospital in 1959.

Nurse graduation in 1960.
Nurse graduation in 1960.
Lancaster General Hospital in 1972.
Lancaster General Hospital in 1972.