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James Renner
Date: January 2004

Jewish Memorial Hospital opened its doors on April 11, 1905, and was known as the Philantropin Hospital, which was run on a nonsectarian basis. Its original location was on the southwest corner of Fifth Avenue and 128th Street.

The hospital then moved to Inwood Hill Park and was renamed the Inwood House of the Redeemer, run by the Magdalene Benevolent Society. On November 22, 1922, the hospital relocated and reopened its doors at Dyckman Street and River Road (also known at the time as the lower Bolton Road). The hospital had 117 beds and stayed in the park until 1933. A dispensary was opened at 84 Sherman Avenue in September 1924.

In 1936 the hospital moved to Broadway and 196th Street where it was renamed Jewish Memorial Hospital in honor of the Jewish soldiers who died in World War One. The Hospital was designed as a ten-story red brick building, contained 173 beds and was modern for its time. The original hospital in Inwood was razed, and the Bolton Road became part of the pedestrian pathways of Inwood Hill Park.

In 1952 the Bronx Maternity Hospital merged with Jewish Memorial. Two years later the laboratory building for the hospital was constructed.

Jewish Memorial operated at its location until 1983, when it was forced to close due to financial difficulties. The building was razed to make way for Intermediate School 218.

Comments

I believe this is the hospital that my sister and I were born in? She was born in 1961,and I was born in 1964

Posted by: Debbie Hilliard | January 22, 2004 12:26 AM

I was born there -1958.

Posted by: Sharon | February 6, 2004 3:55 PM

I was born there on May 8, 1955.

Posted by: Timothy J. Trott | March 19, 2004 9:25 PM

I was born here in 1972

Posted by: Sean F | April 4, 2004 10:52 PM

I was born there in 1955.

Posted by: Stephanie | April 8, 2004 4:24 PM

i am looking for any information regarding who would keep records of the old jewish memorial hospital on dyckman new york i need to keep in contact with whoever may have these records i am doing a reserch on my family and need to know more. thank you

Posted by: maritza williams | April 12, 2004 6:04 PM

Maritza... I think the Dyckman location...which I believe was in the park...closed in the 1930's...I've talked to people who remember it there...but you will first need to find out who has the "new" JMH records if they even do... I have done alot of Genealogy research and I once tried to get hospital records from the 1930's and back and they reacted as if I was crazy... I hope you can find what you are looking for... FYI: I was born there in 1968... Exxpo

Posted by: Exxpo | April 29, 2004 1:17 AM

Born there June 1953, as was my sister in Feb. 1959

Posted by: J. Isselbacher | May 7, 2004 9:38 AM

My 4 brothers and I were born JMH, between 52 & 63 and lived at 4996 Broadway and moved to CA in 65

Posted by: BobbyH | May 27, 2004 7:55 AM

I was born in JMH on May 13, 1961 and so did my other three sisters. We lived in 507 w. 169st. between Amsterdam ave. and Audubon Ave.

Posted by: ace | June 21, 2004 8:28 PM

I was born there in 1950 and my brother was born there in 1955. I can't believe it's not there any more!

Posted by: Susan | June 29, 2004 10:54 PM

My sister was born there in 1950 and I was born there in 1955. It's amazing how things change!

Posted by: Marc | July 1, 2004 1:33 AM

I was born there in March of 1972, and my sister was born there in November of 1970. I believe the doctors names were Cosner, and Hodge.

Posted by: Mike | July 21, 2004 11:07 PM

Born there too in 1950. My father even kept the bill, which I just found today. Total charge in 1950 for 8 days in the hospital, plus lab work, "special" medication, and anesthesiologist: $176.35.

Posted by: Sheila | July 29, 2004 6:58 PM

I was born there in June 1959, my brother was born there in November 1954.

Posted by: MaryAnne | August 8, 2004 12:23 AM

I was hoping to see a pictue of the hospital. I don't remember what it looked like. I was delivered by Dr. Goodhart on Dec 12, 1945 at JMH

Posted by: Betty | August 16, 2004 8:13 PM

My sister Allison was born at JMH March 1959 Resently pastaway on 1/3/04

Posted by: ROBERT H | August 22, 2004 9:40 PM

I was born there on Feb. 21st of 1976. Wondering if anyone knows where the records might be kept. I am researching my family. I was delivered by Dr. Servio Calderin

Posted by: Desiree (Patterson) Truesdale | September 30, 2004 9:32 PM

I am seeking photographs of the hospital when it was located at 196 st & Broadway. Any one out there have some ? I was Director of Surgery 1976-1983

Posted by: Lloyd Bergner, M.D. | November 24, 2004 9:08 PM

i was born in this hospital with my two brothers in 1967-68 on 196th street where is the hospital now and is the original building still in place?

Posted by: Palo | December 1, 2004 3:25 PM

Anyone know where the records are located? I need to get a hold of my records. Please contact me if you know. It's urgent. Thank you so much in advance.

Posted by: Desiree (Patterson) Truesdale | December 20, 2004 2:00 PM

I also believe I was born here. All I have is a torn copy of my birth certificate. A few years ago I was able to recieve an update copy, but can't remember if it was from the Hospital or just from city records...any Help?.......DOES ANYONE REMEMBER DR. ZERNER??...BESIDES MY MOTHER'S THIGHS....HE'S THE FIRST I SAW WHEN I WAS BORN.

Posted by: Stephen Flanagan | December 27, 2004 9:15 PM

I was born there in January of 1959 and my brother in March of 1964. I have a picture of the hospital with my mother waving out the window to my older sister who was on the street below. This was before siblings were actually allowed in to see their mom and new brother/sister!

Posted by: Suzette | January 11, 2005 1:10 PM

I was also born at the Hospital in Nov/1961.

Posted by: Lorenzo | January 16, 2005 2:38 PM

Don't know what compelled me ... at this time ... to do a search for where I was born? Glad to have found this webpage, and see others thinking the same. Wish there was a photo. I was born there in 1963 on St. Patrick's Day.

Posted by: FrankP | February 6, 2005 1:34 PM

I was a patient there twice in the mid forties: once with pneumonia and once again with an appendectomy. My doctors were, respectively, Dr.lepler and Dr. Shurgin.

Posted by: Fred S. | February 26, 2005 1:52 AM

I was born there in 1957 and grew up a bit more north at 5009 Broadway. I still live in Manhattan!

Posted by: Mary | May 22, 2005 7:10 PM

I use to sneak in there after it closed. Late '80s boy there was a bad crack epidemic back then, trust me I know. If anybody remembers those days and want to talk about it, you can find me at Patrick's on Dyckman Street, beer on joe.

Posted by: freddy cortes | May 29, 2005 1:04 AM

I was born there on December 31, 1955. Well my Mom had a good New Years Eve celebration (me)

Posted by: Stephanie T. | June 15, 2005 2:44 PM

I was born there on April 15, 1950. My father was a staff dentist there for 30 years. I worked there for 2 summers too.

Posted by: Marcy | June 22, 2005 8:36 PM

I was born there in March 1953. I'm also trying to get a copy of my birth certificate. I was thinking of trying the NYC records bureau (or whatever it's called). Has anyone tried this route?

Posted by: paula | July 3, 2005 7:01 AM

I was born there March 30th 1938 on my grandfather birthday. Paul T. Heneghan

Posted by: paul t. heneghan | July 12, 2005 1:50 PM

I was born there on October 2, 1943. A little bundle of joy! Any suggestions as to how I might get a copy of my original birth certificate? Knowing the time of my birth has become very important to me. Thanks.

Posted by: Fred Milzoff | July 15, 2005 4:44 PM

I was born here July 13, 1976. Has anyone heard of any cases of babies going home with the wrong family?

Posted by: Erica Morales | July 21, 2005 2:02 PM

I was born here October 1969 and my brother also October 1974. Just deceided to google the hospital for general information.

Posted by: Maureen R. | August 10, 2005 8:30 PM

I was born there in 1950, all my siblings (3 Brothers & 2 sisters) were also born there.

Posted by: Jody Caldarulo | September 15, 2005 11:02 AM

I was born at JMH on October 31, 1955.

Posted by: Mary DeMange | September 17, 2005 1:55 PM

I was also born at JMH on October 11th 1951. My attending Physicial was Irving Snow.I lived at 141 Nagle Avenue...Was wondering if my 2 older sisters were born at JMH as well, (Desposito's), from Inwood

Posted by: Penny, (Desposito) | September 21, 2005 6:41 AM

I was born at Jewish Memorial in September,1960. I recently drove by and seen a Junior High school in its place. The park across the street is nice. I live in Florida now.

Posted by: kevin o'day | October 3, 2005 6:17 PM

Does anyone remember or was anyone deliverd by or operated on by Dr. Norman Bloch at JMH? Any comments appreciated.

Posted by: M. Roberts | December 1, 2005 12:58 AM

2 of my 3 children were born in l948 and l952 at JMH. I remember it as a pretty, clean hospital. I do have a picture (Movie) of my waving to the eldest daughter from my hospital window. I lived on 180th St. Went to PS173, PS115 and then Central Commercial HS which is gone now. Too bad. I also went swimming at Highbridge. I remember 181 St very well. Automat, 5 & 10, Werthheimers. There was also a great ice cream parlor as they were called then. This was on 181 just off Broadway. Yum yum

Posted by: anita wolff fried | December 11, 2005 12:26 PM

We lived in the Bronx, Hull Avenue at Gun Hill Road. As my mother used to tell it, she was playing Mah Jong with her girlfriends into the early morning hours, felt the labor pains, didn't say a word to the others (I was her fourth - been there, done that), went home, woke up my father, and the two headed to Jewish Memorial where I was born at 5:32 a.m. on January 18, 1961. There was a snow storm later that day but I refuse to take credit for that.

Posted by: Andrew Tallis | December 16, 2005 7:54 AM

I was also born at Jewish Memorial in 1941

Posted by: william stern | January 20, 2006 1:32 PM

My first hospital experience (aside from being born) was at Jewish Memorial Hospital. I had my "polio" shot there and had a 5 day hospital stay when I was 9 or 10. I can still remember sitting on the balcony of the hospital waiting for my mother to come and take me home.

Posted by: Laura Giordano-Knox | February 10, 2006 1:07 PM

I was born at Jewish Memorial 3/10/65 on my father's birthday, my older brother was too 4/64 (Irish twins) and one of my younger sisters 4/68

Posted by: Fran | February 24, 2006 2:33 AM

My three children were born at Jewish Memorial in 1959, 1962 and 1965 respectively. My much younger twin brothers were also born there in 1955. All of these babies were delivered by Dr. Zehner. He was a sweetie pie!!

Posted by: vida | March 6, 2006 1:45 PM

If anyone can help me locate any information, I would appreciate it. I was born here on June 26, 1964 and adopted almost immediately afterwards. I am in search for my biological parents........

Posted by: Jennifer Abramowitz | March 11, 2006 3:27 PM

I worked at JMH from 74-83 in the lab. It was my first job and the best experience in my life. It was a great hospital and my co-workers were great.

Posted by: Karen A. Smith | March 17, 2006 7:29 AM

I was delivered by Dr. Norman Block, May 1961

Posted by: Gayle | March 20, 2006 11:31 AM

I was born there on January 3, 1945. My birth certificate was signed by Fiorello LaGuardia mayor of NYC. Know anyone else born there the same date?

Posted by: Daniel | March 31, 2006 8:04 PM

Vida - if in NY, if you are born in one of the five boroughs, there is a birth index book. Your original birth certificate numbers and your adopted one will match. I was born there in 1971 and just recently found my birth family. I also heard that there was a Dr. Koff, and a nurse named Phyllis who would contact a lawyer when a baby was born and put up for adoption. Hope that helps. Find the birth index, get the name, and start searching. It took me 3 days to find them! And I did it without having to pay a PI

Posted by: Geri | April 7, 2006 8:18 AM

I was born at JMH on December 8th 1953 at 8:50 AM. The doctor was Dr. Robert Hoerd, 146 Central Park West. I have no photos to share but I do have my original birth certificate. I lived at 501 W. 189th Street and went to PS 189, PS 173 and JHS 143

Posted by: Jamie Contouris | April 19, 2006 12:35 AM

I was born at JMH in 1954. Does anyone remember a Dr. Richter, who I believe was a young intern in 1954.

Posted by: Mindy Richter | April 26, 2006 4:35 PM

Born at JMH on 18 May 1941 and later my parents took me home on the subway to our apartment on Dykman St. Thnk God for having been born then and there! Fiorello signed by birth certificate.

Posted by: david ross gerling | May 4, 2006 9:08 PM

I was born at Jewish Memorial Hospital on March 8, 1947 the 5th of 10 children. We lived on Nagle Ave till we moved to the "country" Bergen County, NJ in 1950. You can get copies of your birth certificates from City of New York Department of Health, log on and they will inform you as to where to make the request and what the costs are.

Posted by: April Brue | May 9, 2006 10:02 AM

Yes, my brother and myself were born at JMH in 1953 and 1948. Dr. Zerner was the OB. I grew up at 177 Nagle Ave. Bldg 1 of the Dyckman Projects

Posted by: Barbara Johnson (Dillard) | May 10, 2006 11:04 PM

I was born March 4, 1938, at Jewish Memorial Hospital. I don't know its location at that time and my parents are gone now, but I remember them telling me that fact when I was a young girl. It's so interesting to learn about the others born there!

Posted by: Lauraine (Shine) Kimble | May 26, 2006 12:53 PM

I was born there in 1970. Like the sentiments of another poster I am not sure why, right now, I decided to look this up--is it that I plan to be a nostalgic old man? Regardless, thanks to all the posters and to the organizer.

Posted by: Kevin | June 10, 2006 9:28 AM

I was born there in August 1953. My dad had prostate surgery there in 1974.

Posted by: Emily | July 13, 2006 9:54 PM

I was born at Jewish Memorial on August 10, 1955. We lived on Aqueduct Avenue in the Bronx. Moved to Chicago in 1958. Hard to make out the Dr's signature on my birth certificate, but I think it says Carlyle Drather.

Posted by: Catherine | July 16, 2006 10:01 AM

Looking for photos of the Hospital I was director of Surgery 1976-83 My e-mail address: rofedoc@earthlink.net Thanks

Posted by: Lloyd Bergner, M.D. | July 23, 2006 4:28 PM

I was born there on May 23, 1967. My sister was born there on Feb 4, 1971. I was hoping to see a picture.

Posted by: Dawn | July 29, 2006 4:23 AM

I lived on Elwood Street-behind JMH-from 1952(when I was born)until 1955 when we moved to LI. My parents always told the story that in either 1954 or 1955, I broke away from my mother's hand and ran across the ambulance ramp (I guess facing Brdwy)just as an ambulance was pulling out with sirens wailing. I was almosr run over by an ambulance in front of a hospital. Ironic, isn't it? The driver swerved and just missed me. Always wondered waht happened to that hospital. Cheers.

Posted by: Ed | August 1, 2006 10:17 PM

I was born there Jan. 10, 1956 as were both my brother and sister from 1941-44, yes I guess I was an OOPS...

Posted by: Wayne | August 10, 2006 4:07 PM

i was born at this hospital in april 14 1959.

Posted by: william nole | September 15, 2006 4:45 PM

would like know if anyone can tell me on what date did the hospital close

Posted by: william nole | September 15, 2006 4:50 PM

I was born there on January 15, 1957. I am sorry to hear that it is gone.

Posted by: Victoria Beckman | October 27, 2006 9:29 PM

The hospital closed their doors at the end of 1983. St Elizabeth's on FtWashington Ave also closed their doors at the same time frame. I remember as a youngster taking part in the protests to keep both hospitals open. The building was finally torn down around 1986. I lived right next door until I left for the the Navy in which I'm currently serving.

Posted by: Christopher Gonsalves | November 24, 2006 11:10 AM

I was born there on February 7, 1958

Posted by: Robert Kuhlmann | December 9, 2006 10:52 AM

I was born in JMH om March 28, 1940, had my broken right wrist repaired there around 1951 and had my burst appendix reoved there in early 1957. I lived in 1 Sickles Street from 1940 to 1963 and in 90 Park Terrace East from 1963 to 1968. To bad that the Miramar pool and the Loew's Inwood, Alpine and Loew's 207th Street movie theatres are no longer there!

Posted by: Lloyd Roos | December 9, 2006 8:40 PM

WOW! I am an adoptee and have been searching for my birth parents and finally got a photostat copy of my Birth cert and I too was born in JMH on July 23, 1954 by DR> NORMAN R. Block- my birth moms name was Helen Schmidt and my birth dads name was Gerard Brennen-- Also my b-moms address was listed as in care of: Graham 520 west 183rd street NY! I am THRILLED to see that Dr.Norman Block was a real name and not phoneyed up to cover the info up-STILL seeking my birth parents or ANY one related to me..I have an older sibling named Daniel- thanks for the info I feel like I am not alone now.

Posted by: Tony Brennen | December 31, 2006 9:30 PM

I was born at JMH in 1957, played in the neighborhood at the Cloisters, sprinklers, etc. until moving to Long Island with my family in 1971, then on to CA!!!

Posted by: Bob Schwartzberg Shaw | January 22, 2007 1:05 PM

I had my appendix removed in 1933. My sister was born there in 1941. My Mother (Elizabeth Gnandt) graduated from the Nursing Program with an RN ? I am trying to find out. She alos was a nurse at the hospital as Betty Stern, RN for many years. Any info would be appreciated.

Posted by: Bob Stern | January 31, 2007 7:17 PM

Mistake on my appendix. It was 1943. I went to JHS 52 and GWHS.

Posted by: Bob Stern | January 31, 2007 11:39 PM

Any information on the Jewish Memorial School of Nursing?

Posted by: Bob Stern | February 1, 2007 10:51 AM

I was born at JMH on June 30, 1957. went to PS 114 in the Bronx. My sister julie was born there in August 1959.

Posted by: Sharon | February 7, 2007 2:57 PM

I was born at Jewish Memorial Hospital on January 21st 1952. I am sorry it is no lnger there.

Posted by: Bobby Gorwitz | February 9, 2007 2:37 PM

I was born at Jewish Memorial Hospital on August 1, 1967. It's a shame it no longer exists.

Posted by: Joanne | February 13, 2007 12:30 PM

Can anyone find a picture of the hospital. I was born there in 1961.

Posted by: Michele | February 24, 2007 9:22 PM

I was born in Jewish Memorial Hospital on May 14,1952. I livwd in Washington Heights on West 184 St until 1962. I currently reside in Massapequa, Long Island

Posted by: Curtis King | March 18, 2007 12:11 AM

I was born there on January 13, 1968. My last name was Adams. I was adopted. I am in search of my birth family. I stumbled onto this site, I was filling out the New York State Adoption form to find out about my birth family medical records. All this time I thought Jewish Memorial Hospital was in Brooklyn. I am do glade I goolged JMH.

Posted by: Bena | March 24, 2007 9:17 PM

I am trying to locate records on the birth of baby boy, Christopher Allan Wicklund, May 25, 1969. Is there a repository of birth records for Jewish Memorial Hospital?

Posted by: cathie jackson | March 25, 2007 11:09 PM

Also born JMH June 1960, by Zerner!

Posted by: bob | March 31, 2007 11:52 AM

I was born at JMH on 1/18/1959. Lately I've been wondering why I couldn't find the old building when passing through the 'ol neighborhood. This is a great site..!!

Posted by: Phil Naccarato | April 5, 2007 2:59 AM

I was born there -- with my twin sister on 2/25/59. My grandmother worked as an EKG tech there.

Posted by: Kathy | April 18, 2007 1:22 AM

I was born there on October 16, 1963. My mother just recently gave me my original birth certificate, listing the address as "Broadway and 196th Street, New York 40, New York" and that I am a "member of the Babies' Alumni"! I guess we all are...It was stamped with the name "Charles Gellman" as the director of the hospital at the time, and there is a drawing of the building on it. Thank you for maintaining this site!

Posted by: Manny | April 19, 2007 7:16 PM

I was born there on January 14th, 1947. My maiden name was Dreier and my parents were Ethel and Sam Dreier. My mom had red hair and remembered that her room was semi private. She went into labor on the 13th and kidded me that she kept going because she didn't want me to be born on the 13th. I was born a few minutes after midnight. The doctor who delivered me was Dr. Brandt. I lived at 990 E. 173rd Street in the Bronx until 1954 then at 1760 Montgomery Ave. in the Bronx until 1967. Please write if any of this is familiar to you. Thanks

Posted by: Gail Greenberg | May 9, 2007 2:46 PM

I was born there a few minutes past midnight on 1/14/47. My mom joked that she kept going so I wouldn't be born on the 13th. My parents were Ethel (red haired) and Sam Dreier. I lived at 990 E.173rd St from 1947-54, 1760 Montgomery Ave.from 1954-1967,1722 Undercliff Ave from 1967-68, 639? Kappock Street 1968-71 and Mt. Kisco since 1971. The doctor who delivered me was Dr. Brandt. If any of this is familiar to anyone I'd really love to hear from you, also anyone who knew me from Lydig and Wallace Avenue May-December 1964.Thanks,Gail

Posted by: Gail Greenberg | May 9, 2007 2:52 PM

I was born the third New Year's baby in Riverdale, at Jewish Memorial Hospital on January 4, 1971. I was mentioned in the Riverdale Press, famous from birth. The doctor was Dr. Hodge(s). All I know about this man is that he had big toe nails according to my sisters who are a decade older than I. I want to locate my birth records. I am wondering if they were destroyed as is the practice in many states after a certain amount of years pass, or if they are sitting somewhere archived. I want to find out about my birth process- if it was traumatic. If anyone knows anything about Dr. Hodge and/or where I can obtain birth records-other than a certificate which I have, please let me know.

Posted by: deirdre | May 16, 2007 2:04 AM

I was born at Jewish Memorial Hospital 13th of June 1967.

Posted by: Sheila-Anne | May 20, 2007 12:28 PM

Dr. Hodge also brought me into the world LOL

Posted by: Sheila-Anne | May 20, 2007 12:53 PM

I was born in Bronx Maternity in 1953. Still trying to get a copy of my birth certificate.

Posted by: Bob Angarola | May 29, 2007 10:02 AM

My brother Stephen was born there on March 9, 1962. My brother Kevin was born there on February 9, 1963. I was born there on July 3, 1964. My mother was very busy in those days. The doctor's name was Leibling. I've heard stories that we lived in the DeSoto Hotel but don't remember any of that. We moved to Huntington Station when I was 6 months old and I ended up out west (Eugene, Oregon) when I was 10. Seattle is now my home.

Posted by: Tim Salcedo | June 4, 2007 6:39 PM

Oops. Brother Stephen was born March 14, 1962, not March 9th.

Posted by: Tim Salcedo | June 4, 2007 6:41 PM

I found a picture! The New York Public Library Digital Gallery online had it.... I just did a search for "Jewish Memorial Hospital". It's a long link so I shortened it using tinyurl: http://tinyurl.com/ywklze The hospital is fairly sterile looking (pardon the pun) But has a few Art Deco touches near the top with curved window guards and circular vents. Let me know if you have a problem viewing the picture and I will email it to you. I was born there at 1:06 a.m on March 17th, 1965 and still have the little card that was attached to my bassinet :)

Posted by: Patricia Mulvihill | June 19, 2007 1:25 AM

Any1 know how I get dup of birth certificate from Jewish Memorial ASAP???

Posted by: Agnes Wright | June 21, 2007 4:29 PM

I was borm there May 1, 1950.

Posted by: Kevin Beaney | July 2, 2007 10:09 PM

I was born at JMH on February 26, 1956. I lived in the Bronx for 21 years before moving to Michigan in 1977. What a shame that JMH no longer exists. Thanks to Patricia Mulvihill for finding a great picture of the hospital.

Posted by: Ellen B. Waxman | July 7, 2007 7:15 PM

My brother was born there in 1962, and I was born at Sloane which is now the cancer institute. So said to see things go away.

Posted by: Liz | July 14, 2007 12:13 PM

I was born there also and id like to find out how and where to get a new copy of my birth records.

Posted by: Joy | July 14, 2007 7:46 PM

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of my birthmother please feel free to contact me. I currently reside in Florida. I was born on 12/05/1967 to a young lady by the name of Mary or possibly Maryann Duane. The only information that I have is that her and her family lived in the Washington heights/Inwood section and the birth took place at Jewish Memorial. They were Irish Catholic and her fathers name was John.

Posted by: John Ruggeri | July 22, 2007 11:27 PM

I was born at JMH on Aug. 16, 1946

Posted by: John Elias | July 28, 2007 4:12 PM

I was born at this hospital on April, 28, 1973. looking for pics or more info on this facility. My mother is extremely vague about what time i was born. If any one can inform me how to obtain medical records from Jewish Memorial Hospital.

Posted by: Shaun Omar Anderson | July 31, 2007 4:29 PM

I was born in jewish memorial hospital in june 1964.I went to p.s. 189, j.h.s. 143 and george washington h.s.My dad passed away there in nov.1979

Posted by: jose lopez | August 5, 2007 10:30 AM

Born there 11/11/63 and my sister on 11/12/66.

Posted by: SR | August 8, 2007 9:35 AM

I was born in Jewish Memorial Hospital on December 15, 1945. I was one of eight children who were born at Jewish Memorial. We were all delivered by Dr. Brandt. The youngest sister born there was "On the House". The hospital did not charge my parents for her delivery.

Posted by: Alan Dubroff | August 11, 2007 2:31 PM

I was born there April 28, 1961 and my brother Dec 5, 1963. I like probably most of you would love to see a picture of the hospital if anyone comes across one.

Posted by: Michele | August 12, 2007 6:35 PM

My daughter was born @ JMH on 3/16/68 & the doctor's name was Sidney Steckel. We lived on Magaw Pl. off 181st St. The good old days w/the automat, Neidicks, Woolworth lunch counter & a great ice cream parlor that was called the Greek Tea Room (I think), RKO theater & we actually walked across the GW Bridge. I was born in 1945 @ St. Elizabeth's on Ft. Washington Ave & now the building is a co-op. Went to school at Mother Cabrini. Now living in Arizona.

Posted by: Lyn | August 17, 2007 4:27 PM

I was born there 1-30-51, but moved from WH to Poughkeepsie in 1957. Currently in S.C. My wife was recently scanning my birth certificate, and mused that the hospital was probably gone by now. And now the internet tells me so. Sorry it's gone!

Posted by: Robert Charles Figueira | August 26, 2007 12:19 AM

Iwas born March 24 1966. I am looking for birthing records dating back to my DOB.

Posted by: wendylyn Quintana | August 26, 2007 3:31 PM

I remember the jewish memorial hospital because my mother's best friend died of cancer at that hospital in the fall of 1954. My mother would visit her and I would be left in the waiting room in the lobby. I was only 4years old and I can still remember the smell of the hospital. I also remember the terrace on the top floors of the hospital where you could once in a while see a patient. I also remember Ellen's bakery near the corner of Dykman and broadway near Bickfords.Ellen's backery had a screen door and you could smell the apple pies a few blocks away. Down the block near the river there was a ice cream and hot dog vender at the entrance to the park . While you had a mello roll ice cream you could smell the hudson river and watch people fish and sometimes catch an el. Does anyone else remember that area. My dad use to take home movies of me at the park near Seaman and Dykman streets.

Posted by: dolores sullivan | September 6, 2007 3:49 PM

I was born there in 1962. We lived on Dyckman St until I was two and then we moved to Brooklyn.

Posted by: marian | September 6, 2007 7:02 PM

Hello, I was born in June 1955, I believe that my grandmother might have worked at this hospital (she was a Doctor)Her married name was Hoffman.Her son's name was John/Jack Hoffman.If this rings a bell to anyone's memory please contact me. THANKYOU,Lorraine

Posted by: fayet | September 18, 2007 12:39 PM

I was born there on July 4, 1953. A real firecracker for Mom & Dad! For years my parents told me the fireworks were for my birthday. Because it was a holiday, a substitute doctor delivered me, which explains a lot about how I am now.

Posted by: Ray S | September 18, 2007 5:44 PM

I was born at 4:25pm on December 15, 1957. I had a note to look up Jewish Memoral Hospital as part of my family research but never imagined a site like this.

Posted by: Debra Kessler (Konyn) | October 5, 2007 2:46 AM

I was born at Jewish Memorial Hospital on Sept. 27 1944

Posted by: Fredric Rummel | November 13, 2007 8:33 PM

I was born there on February 27, 1972

Posted by: Angel Luis Bracero | November 15, 2007 8:33 PM

Born in JMH in 1938. Looking for time of birth. How can i obtain original birth certificate?

Posted by: Heather | December 1, 2007 5:06 PM

Born there 09/25/51. My grandfather was a surgeon there for many years I believe.

Posted by: Gary Kreisberg | December 26, 2007 12:59 AM

Guess I'm the oldest! Born at JMH 6/29/23 when it was at its old location on Dyckman St. (200th St). James Renner's notes said they changed the name when they moved to 196th St. and Broadway. Beg to differ -- my birth certificate dated 7/15/23 indicates I was born in the Jewish Memorial Hospital. In 1939, I had to go to the hospital when it was on Broadway. So I was in the hospital at both locations. Of course, I don't remember the 1923 stay, but I later remember the old building before it was razed -- old and castle-like overlooking the Hudson. Glad I found this site.

Posted by: Richard F. Ward | December 28, 2007 1:01 PM

My mother's uncle ran ELLEN'S BAKERY on Dyckman street, she remembers it as 213 Dyckman street, and although she is in a nursing home and sometimes has a hard time remembering things she remembers that bakery clearly. Her uncle brought her down from Vermont in the 30's o visit and she remembers all the great baked goods, and all the diferent people coming in all day to buy the fresh-baked bread. Her uncle took her to a Yankee game in the 30's (no doubt she saw Ruth and Gherig) and I took to one in 2001 (she saw Clemens and Jeter).

Posted by: Rick Austin | December 30, 2007 12:47 PM

I was born at Jewish Memorial Hospital on March 1, 1960. My sister preceeded me on April 15, 1957 and baby brother after on December 3, 1963. Our pediatrition was Dr. Greenstein whom my mom thought very highly of. Have to look back at who delivered us.

Posted by: Christine Morgese | February 1, 2008 1:23 PM

My father Kevin Burke was born there in 1952 his sister Kathy Parkton was born 1953 he has a brother named Ritchard 1959 and sister named Ann Marie born 1951 To Gloria Lamotta my father never met his two siblings Ritchard and Ann Marie we beleive that they were adopted to a To a Quick family.His Father John Burke is my grandfather please if anyone knows anything write an e-mail PLEASE I have been looking for the past 10 years with no answers...HELP ME PLEASE....I WOULD DO ANYTHING TO FIND THEM MONIES MIGHT BE OFFERED Thanks CHRIS BURKE

Posted by: Kevin Burke | February 5, 2008 1:20 PM

YOU CAN FIND PICTURES OF THE "OLD" AND "NEW" HOSPITAL ON NYPL.ORG GO TO DIGITAL GALLERY MANY PICTURES OF INWOOD

Posted by: THOMAS M. BURSN | February 28, 2008 1:45 PM

If you need an official birth certificate you can get one at City Hall, records. If you need an original birth certificate you parents should have got one. If not check City Hall records they may still have the original on micro film copies. http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/home.html I was born there in July 1963.

Posted by: Brian Boyce | March 26, 2008 10:57 AM

I was born there in 1973

Posted by: Vanessa Marquez | March 30, 2008 3:44 PM

I was born @ JMH on October 9th, 1969. Dr Hodge was my Moms Doctor too!. Lived in the Heights on W192nd street till I was 6 then we moved to rockland county. I have fond memories.

Posted by: Jennifer Duffy | April 10, 2008 1:17 PM

I was born there December 5, 1952 and an older cousin on October 10, 1951.

Posted by: Jon Gould | April 12, 2008 3:41 PM

If anyone was born on october 9th, 1975 @JMH, please contact me!!!

Posted by: jazz | April 21, 2008 2:46 AM

Took my first breath a JMH as well...April 13, 1949. Just stumbled on this website through a google search.

Posted by: Bob Jone | April 24, 2008 5:49 PM

I also was born there in july , 1961...lived in marble hill 225th and broadway..till 1993, now in minneapolis MN

Posted by: chris kennington | April 28, 2008 9:49 PM

I was born there on 3/14/46 and started looking up info because i need my birth certificate. i remember that my parents said we lived at 9 thayer street and we moved to california in january 1947. anyone know anything about the apartments on thayer street? thanks

Posted by: brenda friedman (litt) | May 19, 2008 4:59 PM

Born at JMH on October 28, 1951. Lived on Jessup Ave. until 1957

Posted by: Rob Penner | May 21, 2008 7:59 AM

My brother Anthony Charles Cinquemani was born in November 1956. He was 2 months premature and died the same day. I was 2 but remember it vividly. I know my Mother delivered him at Jewish Memorial Hospital but I can't find any records on his birth and death. I would like to know if there are any records that can be accessed.

Posted by: Joanne Cinquemani Emanuele | June 12, 2008 9:58 PM

I was born there in July 1973. My parents lived across the street from the hospital. My Dad was able to see the room my Mom was in from our apt on Nagle ave. Funny, I had a patient here in Hawaii who was born in JMH a few years ago. Such a small world.

Posted by: FEL | July 7, 2008 7:24 AM

I was born at Jewish Memorial Hospital in 1971. My family lived on the corner of Sherman Ave. and 207th street for about 4 years before moving to 200 Dyckman St. My mom owned and ran Lufelia's Bridal right below. We lived there until 1991 when I joined the Marines and my mom sold the business and moved to Florida. Man this site has brought back a lot of memories....

Posted by: Oscar Mendez | August 8, 2008 1:38 PM

I was born in JMH in 1940, had my tonsils removed there as well in 1943 or '44. My parents always referred to the hospital as Manhattan Jewish Memorial. On my birth certificate there is a handwritten address in the lower left-hand corner. It reads 675 W 187st - which may have been my parent's address or my grandparent's address or an annex of JMH itself. We moved quickly to Dyckman Street and then again, quickly, to THE BRONX - Sedgwick Avenue.

Posted by: Robert Kaplan | September 8, 2008 8:58 PM

Hi There! Does anybody remember Dr. Karl Kautsky of 440 West End ave.? He delivered me as of 9/22/62 in the JMH. We left the U.S. in 1970 to Germany. I'm writing up my life story and am looking for pictures of the hospital and, if possible, of Dr. Kautsky. Please contact by E-Mail jerry.buchholz@gmxpro.de Thanks!

Posted by: Jerry Buchholz | September 14, 2008 1:03 PM

I was born at Jewish Memorial on May 12th 1969 1010pm, i am looking for an employee AKA my biological father what worked there, if anyone know the were abouts of a Ramon Herrera, that worked at this hospital in the late 60's and early 70's please pass my email on, g.ma.69@hotmail.com

Posted by: MS Herrera | October 3, 2008 4:10 PM

I was born there on September 12, 1957, and my brothers and sisters were born there as well. My family lived at 10 Hillside Avenue in the Heights till 1964, when we moved across the bridge to Fort Lee.

Posted by: Brian O'Sullivan | October 7, 2008 1:56 PM

My grandmother worked there as an telephone operator for 15 years. She'd walk down from Dyckman Street every evening and return every morning. I was alway impressed when I'd see her walking with her bags, sometimes, on her way home, she and I would sit in the park with that fountain for what seemed like hours and I'd get impatient wanting to leave and she's say "shh! watch the people." It is still my favorite thing to do. That was my grandmother's neighborhood and it's how I'll alway remember it.

Posted by: Blue | October 23, 2008 8:33 PM

my name is James C. Smith. I was born in JMH in 1952 It is where 2 Bro. and my 1 sister were born also! We lived on 207th and 10th ave. My Grand Parents lived on Sherman Ave. My Brothers and I share a lot of memories from this area, and I googled JMH,and come across this site and you all brought me down Memory Lane!! I would love to have a Picture Of Jewish Memorial Hospital. I would love to hear from anyone born around 1952.

Posted by: James C Smith | October 29, 2008 1:05 PM

I was born there Sept 17, 1970 and my husband was born there on Apr 18, 1972.... I remember visiting my father there (he looked out the window to wave to me) when I was about 7. That is my last memory of it. What happened to St Elizabeth's Hospital? Did that close too?

Posted by: MAry | November 12, 2008 2:14 PM

I was born at Jewish Memorial Hospital on November 11th, 1972. The Doctor who delivered me was Dr. Kava.

Posted by: Kimberly | November 13, 2008 5:44 PM

I was born there; June 14, 1939 ... I never eralized how NEW the hopital was then ..

Posted by: William Hurley | November 23, 2008 7:23 PM

I was born in JMH on October 25, 1957. My mother had just arrived from Cuba and gave birth to me in New York. Conceived in Cuba and born in NYC JMH.

Posted by: Pablo Verez | December 12, 2008 9:04 PM

I am in need of finding my medical records or information on my birth. where can i find my records? I lived on St.Nick and went to St.Elizabeth's hs. I see there are a lot of other my age on this web site. I was born at Jewish Memonial Oct 12, 1960 .

Posted by: frances | January 22, 2009 6:59 AM

I was born in Jewish Memorial hospital on feb 3 1974, who ever was born that day plz contact me. What ever hapen to the mdical records.

Posted by: Lisette Torres | January 22, 2009 11:26 PM

I was born in JMH on Dec 3, 1962. The last of three kids from Colgate Ave in the Bronx. Dr Bloch delivered me....if there's anyone out there that knew the Morgese's from the Bronx hit me up and say hi, why and who. I'm sure Dr Bloch has long since passed....thanks for not spanking me!

Posted by: vito | February 9, 2009 3:56 PM

I was born in Jewish Memorial Hospital on April 1, 1972.

Posted by: Aprfoollady | February 10, 2009 10:50 AM

I worked at Jewish Memorial for 8 years and would like to know how I can get in touch with the pension administrator. I am entitled to a pension check at retirement age and would like to contact them. Thanks for your help!!

Posted by: Ileana Ramirez | February 26, 2009 3:40 PM

Does anyone remember the exact address of the hospital? Or the old phone number? Both would be helpful. Thank you.

Posted by: Jordan | March 17, 2009 6:31 PM

my sis. nadine and brother matthew were born there in 1967 and 1968 my mother florence worked there as a nurse from 1965 to 1977. we lived at 20 sickles st. my dad was the super. we live in calif. now and i really really miss sickles st. and n.y. hello to anyone who remembers us.

Posted by: patricia doremus | March 20, 2009 3:34 PM

I was born at JMH on may 26 1944.I was adopted from the hosiptal.I was never legaly adopted, so I dont have a birth cert.I tried to find out where I could locate the hosiptal records,and found that all the records were distroyed in a wharehouse fire in brooklyn.I would like to know if I have any brothers or sisters.Ifound the doctor's son who arranged the adoption, and found all of his records were burned to settle the estate. Any suggestions.

Posted by: roger segalini | March 31, 2009 8:38 AM

Hi, I was born there too on May 24, 1974. My mom's doctor was Dr. Hodges and from what my mom told me he did not have a good bedside manner. My mom was originally from New Orleans and moved to New York a few years before I was born. I remember my mom telling me stories of how each time she went in for her check-up she would come out of his office crying. He yelled at her because she had High Blood Pressure while she was pregnant with me and he would tell her that he knows it was because of how she ate because ALL Southern people eat unhealthy foods. Little did he know my father was an absolute health nut and only allowed healthy food to be cooked and eaten in our household. My mom tried to tell him that but he ignored her. Another story about Dr. Hodges is on the day I was born, there was a hockey game on TV and I guess I was taking my time in coming out. The doctor induced my mom's labor and used forceps on me because and I quote, he was going to make sure that he didn't miss his Hockey game. What a jerk!! Sounded like an absolute tyrant as a doctor. I had the forceps marks on my forehead until I was 11. Too bad the hospital is no longer there. Kathleen Bolness

Posted by: Kathleen Bolness | April 3, 2009 8:49 PM

was born there April 29, 1958 and my sister on December 12, 1961. We lived on Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx until 1963 when we moved to Suffolk County. While visiting in the Bronx a fwe years later, we rushed my sister there because we thought she had swollowed a quarter

Posted by: Timothy Boos | April 9, 2009 8:05 AM

I was born at Jewish Memorial Hospital on June 22, 1954 as Linda Susan Zouzoulas.

Posted by: Linda Fishkind | April 21, 2009 4:18 PM

born march 13 1925 youngest c section,mother ethel kenny said i was written up in medical history book. 16 years of age. Is this true?

Posted by: dorothy kenny | May 3, 2009 12:16 PM

I was born at JMH on April 6, 1966 and need to find the birth records. Anyone know where to locate the hospital records?

Posted by: Karen | May 4, 2009 3:09 PM

I was born at Jewish Memorial Hospital on January 3, 1961. Lived on Long Island until 1974 after which our family moved to Southern California.

Posted by: Lawrence Jordan | May 16, 2009 10:52 PM

great site!

Posted by: chocolate23 | May 25, 2009 11:36 PM

I was born there 6/16/68 and adopted through Spence-Chapin agency. I know there is a sibling. Looking for any helpful info. I know my birth mother is deceased Oct. '94 and someone knows about me as her death certificate was in my file at the agency. Would like to honor the grave of the woman who brought me into this world.

Posted by: Heidi Tornquist | May 29, 2009 8:12 AM

I was born there 6/16/68 and adopted through Spence-Chapin agency. I know there is a sibling. Looking for any helpful info. I know my birth mother is deceased Oct. '94 and someone knows about me as her death certificate was in my file at the agency. Would like to honor the grave of the woman who brought me into this world.

Posted by: Heidi Tornquist | May 29, 2009 8:12 AM

Hi I was born at JMH june 1965 I need to get birth records does anyone know how I can go about this? Many thanks.

Posted by: E. Hickey | June 10, 2009 10:13 AM

I was born in Jewish Memorial Hospital on October 9, 1963. My father worked in the Fort George Post Office (10040) for many years. We lived on 192nd/st (between Audobon Ave & St Nicholas Ave) and later moved to Wadsworth Ave (corner of 192nd/st. Went to JMH for other medical treatment as well

Posted by: C Conlan | June 25, 2009 1:31 AM

I was born in that hospital in December of 1968. Every so often, when I ride the bus I try to figure which building it was.

Posted by: Nicole Taylor | August 10, 2009 4:07 PM

I am doing some research for a medical history. I would love any descriptions that people have of the children's ward particularly around the late 1940s or early 1950s. Also, does anyone remember Harry Wallerstein and have any memories?

Posted by: Robin Ryan | August 21, 2009 12:06 PM

I have live in the Inwood Heights since I was 3 years old and Jewish Memorail was the only hospital in the neighborhood at the time and it was great that we had such a faucilty that catered to all people all race. Jewish Memorail brings a lot of memories to my life. My sister useto work in the ambulance and I was allowed to ride with her that was kool for a kid 8 years old. when the Hosptial left it was very sad for those of us that were born or raised there. The best to all that got a chance to experience Jewish Memorial. Bye Denise

Posted by: DENISE BAEZ | September 3, 2009 10:30 PM

I was born here in 1970 and my mom had similar feedback on Dr. Hodges. She said he would yell at her if she ever gained weight (and she is tiny). She once gained two pounds and he asked her: "which is more imprtant your baby or your ice cream.."

Posted by: Marie | September 27, 2009 5:02 PM

I was born there: September 21, 1974.

Posted by: Terrence | October 2, 2009 11:39 AM

I was found at 5:15pm on March 25, 1963 in an apartment building in Washington Heights. I was estimated to be approximately one day old. The police were summoned to the building, but were unable to locate my birthparents. I was then transferred to Jewish Memorial Hospital, where I remained until July 2, 1963. I was then placed into foster care. If you were an employee of Jewish Memorial and/or a resident of Washington Heights at this time and have any information (however sketchy) about this case, could you please contact me? Thanks so much.

Posted by: Richard | October 5, 2009 5:41 PM

My mother worked at JMH from about1951 to about 1965 She was a charge nurse on a Medical Floor. Her name was Modesta Hernandez.The name of the Direstor of Nurses escapes me for now but if I remeber it I will post it.

Posted by: Raymond Hernandez | October 17, 2009 2:21 AM

I was born at JMH in Oct. of 1941. Two of my children were born there also. One in July of 1963 and the other Oct. 1964. At the time of the children's birth I received a certificate from the hospital with the wrong birth surname on it. I was told that the other child had left so I could not switch them. The name was Roberts.

Posted by: Pat Buys-Cripps | November 17, 2009 2:59 PM

Was born there Dec 8, 1964, looking for birth mother named Beverly Garland, and siblings. If you have any information from then please let me know. Thank you!

Posted by: Bruce Strausberg | November 24, 2009 2:27 PM

4 out of 5 of my family were born at Jewish Memorial. Looking for adopted baby girl, born November 1974. No birth records. Can anyone help.

Posted by: Eilish Walsh-Lennon | November 26, 2009 12:07 PM

Does anyone know if there was a Jewish Memorial in Brooklyn. I'm looking for a death certificate for someone born at the Manhattan hospital and died within one year at Jewish Memorial in Brooklyn. This was in 1963 so my memory as to the hospital in Brooklyn may be in error. Anyone from the Mary Kelly family who knew me please contact me.

Posted by: Charles Bennett | December 9, 2009 12:41 PM

I was born at JMH on December 5th, 1962 at 8:50 in the morning.

Posted by: Timothy A. Nolan | January 2, 2010 12:04 PM

I was born at JMH on 5/62. I grew up in Inwood. I first lived off of Broadway & 215th Street and then lived on Park Terrace West. I go back now and then and drive by, while some places are frozen in time, many are not. I don't know who my birth doctor was, but I do remember Dr. Hodge, while opinionated, he did mellow over the years as I also went to him.

Posted by: Marie Sheehan | January 14, 2010 2:17 PM

I am amazed to read the rich history in each of these postings! My sister and I walked around Inwood in 1993...Jewish Memorial Hospital had already been demolished. I really felt incredible sadness. I was born at the Jewish Memorial Hospital on August 19, 1955. My parents lived at 28 Sickles St...grandparents lived at either 30 Sickles or 36 Sickles Street- the building actually has a name: Lucille...will have to spend a day walking and refreshing these memories. My great-grandmother lived at 52 Arden Street until 1973 when she passed...an apothecary shop was on one corner- Bell Telephone building across the street. There was a terrible neighborhood decline in the late 1960's early 1970's. My sister was also born at the Jewish Memorial Hospital on July 22, 1962. I would be very interested to talk to anyone sharing by birthdate of 8/19/1955.

Posted by: Beryl Kassowitz | January 21, 2010 10:34 PM

Born in 1951 in the Bronx Maternity Hospital, merged w/ Jewish Memorial Hospital in 1952. I was adopteed. Looking for natural mom and siblings. I still live in NY. My birth name was Michael Plessinger and my adopteed name is P. Bloom. How can I find my original Birth Certificate? Thanks.

Posted by: Michael Plessinger | January 30, 2010 5:27 PM

I spent 3 weeks in June 1944 in the Childrens Ward. I had a brain concusion as a result of colliding with a car across Broadway from the hospital. I was being chased by a friend with a monthful of water and trying to avoid geting wet. I remember spending time on a porch, our beds were rolled out from the ward, to get fresh air. The porch overlooked Broadway and Ft. Tryon Park. Also remember getting a small pox vaccine in the late 1940's. My grandmother died there in 1950.

Posted by: Charlie L. | February 10, 2010 6:10 PM

My brother was born at this hospital and is looking for birth records. What brough is this hospital in? Please email me with any records. He was told that the hospital burned down and all the records were lost. Thank you.

Posted by: S. Beavers | February 17, 2010 2:01 PM

I was born at Jewish Memorial Hospital in 1955. Ironically enough, I'll probably be moving "back" to that neighborhood within the next couple of months!

Posted by: Donna L. | February 22, 2010 2:23 PM

My Brother Howard Berins was born at JMH on 9/1/40. I wasn't born there but I was treated there at about four years old for mono. I can remember those horrible blood tests in a laboratory with cages holding live rabbits. I was also treated there in fourth grade for a fractured elbow. When I screamed about not wanting the novacaine shot, Dr. Braun grabbed my arm, and set it without anesthesia - the volume of screaming increased geometrically. We had a private house on 217th Street, across from Park Terrace Gardens. Attended PS 98, JHS 141 (in Riverdale - we were bussed for racial equality!), Brooklyn Tech, then graduated from GWHS in 1964. Moved to Metairie, Louisiana (suburb of New Orleans) to attend college and law school. I still live in Metairie, as do my older brothers, Howard and Bernard Berins. All of us have wonderful memories regarding spending our entire childhood in Inwood.

Posted by: Leonard M. Berins | February 28, 2010 8:51 PM

I was born @ Jewish Memorial in 1962. My two brothers were born there in 1966 & 1968. The doctors were Dr. Kirzner for the first two and Dr. Hodge for the last. Not sure about the spelling of Kirzner. The name of the practice was Zerner, & Kirzner, later changed to Zerner Kerzner & Hodge. I don't remember where their offices were. We lived across the Harlem River in the Bronx (Morton Place).

Posted by: S. Daly | March 16, 2010 11:43 AM

I was born at Jewish Memorial Hospital on 11/12/51 and was delivered by a woman, Dr. Ostrand. I was told a story by my mother a very long time ago that I was one of triplets but that my two brothers died of complications at birth or shortly thereafter. Yet I have found no record of their birth or death. It occurs to me that perhaps my brothers were adopted and may still be living. In any event I would like to hear from anyone who may have any information at all, no matter how sketchy, to try and resolve this mystery. Thanks.

Posted by: Andrew J. Homar | March 24, 2010 11:21 PM

i was born in this hospital in 1960 march 22nd and my brother in 1961 july 19th .

Posted by: omer dogruyol | March 30, 2010 12:45 PM

I was born in 1960 at JMH delivered by Dr Norman Block. My mom was a nurse there back in the fifties. Dr Block was a very nice man. My mom was very fond of him as were the staff of JMH. Many staff members were cared for by him.He maintained privileges at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, I graduated from there in 1985 and found out that he had a dwindling practice due to his age and impending retirement.He was still regarded as a very nice gentle man.I hope this helps anyone who had any questions.My mom worked with him and knew him prior to my birth.He was well recommended and many people went to him.

Posted by: elaine vaughan | March 30, 2010 10:08 PM

Thanks to technology, I am riding over Manhattan and as most of us and I wanted to see the Hospital where I was born. No luck, so I opened my laptop and when on the search. This page with valuable information was the only thing about JMH I found. I would like to have pictures of the Hospital, so please if anyone has an old picture my email address is edianpol_2000[at]yahoo.com. I was born in 12/1976. Thanks.

Posted by: Lisette Fontanez | April 18, 2010 2:56 PM

My son was born at JMH Sept,1952. Dr. Zerner was my doctor. I went to school with Ed Contouris, father of Jamie who also was born at JMH in 1953. I lived at 561 W 189 St.I went to PS 189 grad in 1945. Then my son went in 1958. I recall so much about the Heights A great place to live and grow up in.Now I am in FL. E mail me if you wish.

Posted by: trudy mosler neger | May 19, 2010 12:03 AM

I was born at Jewish Memorial Hospital May 21,1951.It is May 20,2010 and I was going to try and find information of the hospital.I did not know that it had closed 1983.I do not know the name of the doctor but my parents told me that I was born in such a way that I almost did not live.My parents Donald and Francine Monath lived on Teller Avenue.Steven Scott Monath-sarahmayven5@embarqmail.com

Posted by: Steven Scott Monath | May 20, 2010 5:27 PM

I want to add to my post of 26 August 2007: my delivering physician was Dr. Herbert Zerner.

Posted by: Robert C. Figueira | June 6, 2010 4:44 PM

My mom worked here when I was a small child (the early to mid-70s), we lived on Hillside Avenue, nearby. She worked in the dental clinic and I used to have a great time visiting her there. Her boss was Dr. Asnith (sp?)and he was very good to us.

Posted by: Lari | August 8, 2010 4:53 PM

I was born at JMH Oct.12 1969 and my sister in Sept 1970. We lived at 9 Sherman Ave around the corner from the hospital. My mom just learned how to drive a stick-shift toyota corolla. When she went into labor, she had no other choice but to drive herself to the hospital. Our family currently live in Charlotte, NC and Florida. I was disappointed when it was torn down in 1983. I just found out my High school Norman Thomas (the new Central Commercial) is also shutting down. Too bad!

Posted by: C Gregory | September 18, 2010 4:36 PM

I was delivered by Dr. Leonardo Yunis Oct 12 1969 @ JMH.

Posted by: C Gregory | September 18, 2010 4:38 PM

i was born there 10/12/44, delivered by dr. goodfriend.

Posted by: judy h | October 12, 2010 7:07 PM

I was wondering if anyone has knowledge of or the location of any old medical records from the middle to late 40s. I was a patient at JMH Sept. 1946/7 for a compound fracture. If they exist, where they might be located after the Hosp. was closed.

Posted by: Rich Isser | October 24, 2010 6:23 PM

I was Born at JMH on June 7th 1970 to Violeta Vega & Arturo Campa. To God be the Glory!

Posted by: Melissa Campa-Agosto | November 23, 2010 10:08 AM

I was born in JMH on May 23, 1953. I lived at 160 Bennett Ave. I'm not sure who the doctor was. It has been interesting to read various entries, particularly the names of the obstetricians who worked at JHS back then. The names of Dr. Hodge and Zerner brought back many fond memories. Not my birth, obviously, rather the birth of my three children. Dr. Hodge and Dr. Zerner moved their practice to Fort Lee, N.J. and allthough I moved from Fort Lee to Rockland county I gave birth at Englewood Hospital because I wanted Dr. Hodge to deliver my baby. I adored him. His one bad habit was his excessive smoking (for a doctor). That's what took him some time in the "90's". Lung Cancer. I ever put two and two together when he said he had practiced "across the bridge". My sister, Donna was also born in JMH on December 29, 1955 and it was in 1963 in that same hospital that her life was saved by Dr. Howard(?) Millstein. I presently reside in Fishkill, Ny and she in Baltimore, Me. Michelle (Reckitt) DeMarco

Posted by: Michelle (Reckitt) DeMarco | November 28, 2010 9:28 PM

I was born August 10, 1955 at JMH to James Sharkey and Lorraine Goin Sharkey. My parents address is listed at 2541 Aqueduct Ave. The doctors signature is hard to read, but I think it says Carlyle Drather, with his address at 1 W. 70th St.

Posted by: Catherine (Sharkey) Steinberg | December 6, 2010 9:08 AM

My grandfather, Julian Uribe, traveled from Colombia to New York in 1930 to have prostate surgery at the Jewish Memorial. There he died on August 17th, 1930, at the age of 73. In his correspondence he specifically mentions the Jewish Memorial, so in 1930 the hospital must already have been known by that name -- contrary to the info given by James Renner at the top of this page.

Posted by: Nicolas Uribe | December 7, 2010 11:26 AM

I was born there in August 28, 1948. Do you have a copy of my birth records? I will pay for it if you have it; my parents died.

Posted by: Geoffrey Alan Goldstein | January 14, 2011 11:56 PM

I just came across this web site because I am adopted and searching for birth and medical records. I was supposedly born on Jan 10, 1947. I may have been born at JMH, or Wadsworth Hosp. The mother that raised me was a private duty RN and worked at many of the hospitals in the NY area. According to her a Dr. Miller delivered me. I had a large Nevus, (dark purple mark), covering the right side of my face. I am African American. I may have been adopted or stolen or just handed off. Both parents who raised me are deceased and I thank all 4 of them for being a part of my life. I would just like to know more about my medical history and if I have any remaining bio. family out there. I've turned out pretty good. I was raised on 159th ST between Amsterdam and B'way. If any one has or knows anyone with any bit of information or hearsay I'd be happy to hear it. Thank you in advance, Namaste, VJ

Posted by: Vee Jay | January 29, 2011 8:46 PM

I was born March 24, 1941 at Jewish Memorial Hospital. I would like to know the name of my father on your records. I am applying for a passport and have had some problems with the birth certificate and the first name my father used on my birth certificate. I need to know what is on your records. According to my mother, there may have been a clerical error because his first name should have been Edward. The last name Gentile is correct. Could you please help me? Thank you, Edward G. Gentile

Posted by: Edward G. Gentile | February 2, 2011 4:09 PM

I just wanted to add to my post of 1/21/2010 that I was delivered by Dr. Zerner on 8/19/1955. My mother is still alive and she remembers him quite fondly.

Posted by: Beryl Kassowitz | February 20, 2011 6:43 AM

Hello. My name is Richard Feliciano and I was born in this hospital on April,11,1972 my dad died when I was a baby and left a sister I've never seen before by other woman Only in pics. She was like 10 or 13 when I was born and our dad died. So if you read this sis. I LOVE YOU.

Posted by: Richard Feliciano | February 25, 2011 6:08 PM

I was born there on October 31 1976 and was adopted in 1980. I am looking for my birth mother and siblings. I found out through the adoption agency that I had a younger sister who was also adopted.

Posted by: Walter | March 17, 2011 5:41 PM

My mom was Born at Jewish Mem.and adopted in 1952, and I am trying to find her birth records or any records does anyone know where I can go to find them??

Posted by: halpern-meyer | March 20, 2011 3:28 PM

I was born there on Feb. 28th, 1942 My Sister was born there on May 23, 1944

Posted by: Theodore Lang Davis | March 25, 2011 6:00 PM

One of my cousins was born there in Oct 1951 and I was born there in Dec 1952. My aunt and parents both lived just up Broadway over the river in The Bronx.

Posted by: Jon | April 2, 2011 9:05 PM

The comment above by Nicholas Uribe (December 7, 2010, 11:26 AM), to the effect that the facility was known as "The Jewish Memorial Hospital" long before 1936, is correct. I have in front of me a letter to my father dated Nov. 12, 1923 over the signature of Jacob Carlinger, Superintendant, and typed on stationary under the "The Jewish Memorial Hospital" letterhead, featuring a small inset black & white photo of the building at "Dyckman Street & River Road, New York, Telephone Wadsworth 1006-7-8-9." The letter invited former interns to a meeting two days thence with an eye toward organizing The Jewish Memorial Hospital Alumni Association. Also part of the letterhead are the names Edmund Schwarz, President; Sol. Newman, Vice President; Isidor S. Schweitzer, 2nd Vice President; Karl Schenk, Treasurer; and Joseph Feinberg, Secretary. My father graduated from medical school in New York in 1921, and I myself was born at The Jewish Memorial Hospital two decades later.

Posted by: B. Golden | April 3, 2011 6:08 PM

I was born in the Bronx Maternity & Women's Hospital in July 6, 1947. I don't have an original copy of my Birth Certificate and the copy (short version) does not include the time of birth. I would like to know where I can get this information.Thank you

Posted by: Frank Krulish | May 20, 2011 4:23 PM

I was a gal from the Bronx who found my way to JMH and was lucky to have worked there from Jan of '72 thru closing. ... It was delightful to hear all your comments. Some of you who were born thru the early years of my employment, parent's may have been greeted by me in the Admitting Office when they came in to register for maternity or came in while in labor. I admitted many of your Mom's and joked with them a little to ease their nervousness. At times I would even make guesses of the sex the child they were having would be. Later, after your birth. I visited your mom with a birth certificate worksheet to find out what name she had chosen for you and to see if my guess had been correct on my guess of your sex. It was a very rewarding job and I miss all my co-workers very much and hope all are doing well.

Posted by: Anna Marie De Feo | May 27, 2011 5:21 AM

FYI some of you may find some answers by going to www.manhattanboard.com

Posted by: Anna Marie De Feo | May 27, 2011 5:26 AM

I was born at jewish memorial hospital on july 27, 1970. I have my original birth certificate,as well as the original envelope it came in. I assume the md who signed it is the md who delivered me, and that the address is the address of the hospital. MD Irving Terman, 4761 broadway nyc 10034. The envelope reads from the the city of new york,department of health, bureau of records and statistics. Hope that helps anyone needing info!

Posted by: Dawn Krietsch | August 14, 2011 9:41 PM

I was born at Jewish Memorial May 1967.

Posted by: George Konnari | August 18, 2011 10:32 AM

Born at JMH on April 25, 1951. Any others out there? Raised in the Bronx until 1960 then moved to Inwwod on Seaman Ave., not far from the hospital! Sorry to learn of the hospital's closing. Live on the other coast now.

Posted by: Sharon (Newborn) Puchli | August 19, 2011 7:59 PM

Need information urgently. My daughter Noa Ruth Wertheim was born on 15 September 1965. We need her birth certificate right away. Can anyone help, please?! My email is baba@netvision.net.il (we live in Jerusalem). Thanks.

Posted by: baruch wertheim | September 12, 2011 7:59 AM

I was born at Jewish Memorial in 1944 ... I would drive by the hospital when I got older and then moved from New York and when I looked it up I found out it was gone ... Strange feeling ...

Posted by: saralee love | September 16, 2011 6:43 PM

My sister and I were born at JMH June 1958.

Posted by: Lois spieler | September 24, 2011 10:54 PM

My son Anthony Lopez was born at JMH on July 27,1976 and I am so proud of him!

Posted by: Olga M. Lopez | September 26, 2011 1:21 PM

I was born there in July 1950. My sisters were also born there 5 and 6 years earlier. My parents were Christian. As the story goes there was a protracted circumcision argument. The powers that were wanted it. My father didn't.

Posted by: Ed Peterson | October 6, 2011 11:58 PM

I was born at JMH on November 15th 1969 to Sandra Hernandez and William Joseph Keane.

Posted by: Lisa Keane | October 21, 2011 11:04 PM

My son was born there Dec. 7 1974 William Thompson. We lived on Post Ave. But Granny lived at 37-39 Vermillia Ave Mareen Thompson.

Posted by: wanda thompson | November 7, 2011 8:00 PM

I was born here 5/24/65......sister 5/9/1963 and other sister 12/25/1960

Posted by: leslie holzberg schmidt | November 23, 2011 4:28 PM

I was born here on April 18th 1973

Posted by: Michael Paulino | November 24, 2011 3:27 PM

I was born there Nov. 6th, 1945. I have my mom's invoice $98.00, and there is a 10% surcharge added on. Does anyone know why?

Posted by: marc goldsmith | December 10, 2011 12:19 PM

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