Tichenor Clinic For Children
The dream of Adelaide Tichenor, an influential civic leader in Long Beach, was to open a free clinic for children with physical disabilities. It was realized in 1926, two years after her death, with the founding of the Adelaide Tichenor Hospital-School. Initially operating in the basement of Community Hospital, the clinic moved into its new, permanent home – just next door – in 1938. The Art Moderne-style building was designed by prominent Long Beach architect W. Horace Austin whose other projects included Long Beach Airport and Santa Ana City Hall. Now known as Tichenor Clinic for Children, the organization continues to operate in this historic building, fulfilling Adelaide’s vision by providing essential health services and financial support to ensure that no child is ever turned away due to an inability to pay.
Long Beach, Los Angeles County
Photographer: Andrew Schmidt