Monroe Community Hospital Timeline
1826
Facility opens as the
County Almshouse
on South Avenue.
1929
Siegmund Firestone recommends to county officials that a new home be built.
1931
Construction begins on a new
$4 million facility on East Henrietta Road adjacent to the Erie Canal.
1933
Construction, which incorporates the unique style of architect Thomas Boyde Jr., is completed.
1966
The MCH Auxiliary is
founded to support the quality of life of the residents
1967
The facility is now called the Monroe Community Hospital for the Care of the Chronically Ill.
1968
T. Franklin Williams, MD, is named Medical Director and serves through 1981.
1990
The T. Franklin Williams MD Foundation is founded to support resident independence.
Help MCH Celebrate 200 Years!
From caregiving to celebrations, milestones, community events and moments of compassion, Monroe Community Hospital has long been a cornerstone of the Rochester region.
As MCH approaches its bicentennial in 2026, we are proud to honor this remarkable journey by inviting the community to be part of this celebration.
Help us commemorate this milestone by sharing your favorite memories, photos, documents, and artifacts of MCH using the form below. Your contributions will help tell the story of MCH’s past, present, and future.
Submit Your Photos, Stories & Memories
Help us celebrate 200 years of Monroe Community Hospital in the Rochester region by sharing your memories and photos with us using the form below. By completing this form, you consent to MCH
sharing your content on its website, platforms and print publications and more. MCH may contact you to learn more about your submission. For more information, email info@monroehosp.org.
