The Alpha Hospital

Alpha Hospital and Professional Building was built in 1920. Located on the corner of 17th and Long Street, this hospital was established by Dr. William Method and Dr. R. M. Tribbitt for the African-American community. It cost $23,000 to erect and functioned as a private institution.-OSU Libraries

https://library.osu.edu/site/mhcb/2011/05/09/alpha-hospital/

Photo: https://digital-collections.columbuslibrary.org/digital/collection/memory/id/10363/