Living History - Is There a Doctor in the House?
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The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Wednesday February 12 at 10:00 a..m. at the Museum. "Is there a Doctor in the House?" by Dr. Paul Schnur M.D. will be a presentation on the history of early medical care in the Verde Valley.
Dr. Schnur will review the development of health care in the Verde Valley beginning in 1866 when the first doctors came with the U.S. Army, and follow its progression to the early days of the Marcus J. Lawrence Hospital now called the Verde Valley Medical Center. He will tell stories of some of the early doctors in the Verde Valley.
Dr. Schnur has been on the staff of the Verde Valley Medical Center since 1963 when he started medical practice in Sedona. He practiced general medicine and plastic surgery in the Verde Valley until his retirement. His father Dr. Leo Schnur, M.D. was the first full time medical doctor in Sedona. Dr. Paul Schnur will also discuss his families’ contributions to health care in the Verde Valley starting 68 years ago.
This is a free event and open to the public.
Every year, the Sedona Heritage Museum presents a series of Living History talks. Speakers include descendants of pioneers, long-time residents with historical stories to share or other story-tellers about history. The Museum is located at 735 Jordan Road in Jordan Historical Park in Uptown Sedona and is open daily 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 928-282-7038.
Living History - Is There a Doctor in the House?
Phone : 928-282-7038 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : sedonamuseum@esedona.net
Web: www.sedonamuseum.org
Historical
Jerome State Historic Park Famous Homes
The Douglas Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been an eye-catching landmark in Jerome since 1916, when James S. Douglas built it on the hill just above his Little Daisy Mine.Douglas designed the house as a hotel for mining officials and investors as well as for his own family. It featured a wine cellar, billiard room, marble shower, steam heat, and, much ahead of its time, a central vacuum system. Douglas was most proud of the fact that the house was constructed of adobe bricks that were made on the site.
He also built the Little Daisy Hotel near the mine as a dormitory for the miners. The concrete structure still stands.
This former home is now a museum operated by the Arizona State Parks and is devoted to history of the Jerome area and the Douglas family. The museum features exhibits of photographs, artifacts, and minerals in addition to a video presentation and a 3-D model of the town with its underground mines. One room, the Douglas library, is restored as a period room. There are more displays outside along with a picnic area offering a beautiful panoramic view of the Verde Valley.