Founded in 1736, Bellevue is the oldest public hospital in the United States. Best known for its psychiatric ward, the facility has been at the forefront of many innovations and procedures in health care. It was the first hospital to use ambulances and to host a children’s clinic and emergency ward. Department of Public Hospitals photographs, NYC Municipal Archives.
open weekdays 9 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 4 PM
