Maine Medical Revenue and Competitors

1860 – 1879: In February 1868, the State of Maine Passes “An Act to incorporate the Maine General Hospital.” Officers are elected, and the process of building a hospital on Bramhall’s Hill begins. Renowned architect Francis Fassett is selected to design the new Maine General Hospital. His original concept includes four pavilions around a central administration building. When the first patient is admitted on November 9, 1874, only the East pavilion and two outbuildings are complete. Two years later, the Central Building is added. After additional fundraising, the West pavilion and the Superintendent’s house are finished in 1892. The Italian Gothic design is brought into balance with the symmetry of several towers on the slate roof. Maine General Hospital is now an architectural landmark in Portland, as well as the new provider of the most up-to-date medical care available for the citizens of Maine.