Angeline Elizabeth Kirby Memorial Health Center
Category Medical/Dental
Address
71 N Franklin St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
(570) 822-4278
Details
Designed in 1930 by Wilkes-Barre architect Thomas Atherton, the Kirby Health Center is a magnificent example of simplified Classical style. Its interiors exhibit a fabulous use of the tiles and colors that were favored in the 1920’s and 1930’s. The Center, another gift to the community from the generous Kirby family, is dedicated to Angeline Elizabeth Kirby; its purpose is “to promote the health of the people and the control and elimination of diseases.” Many health services and organizations are housed in the Center and its annexes; visitors are welcome. The intricate tile work on the underside of the front portico is only a hint of what awaits you inside.
