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History
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HistoryWhen Pekin Memorial Hospital first opened its doors in 1913, World War I was about to begin, Woodrow Wilson was inaugurated as the 28th President of the United States, and a federal income tax was introduced through the 16th Amendment. On the healthcare side, a diphtheria immunity test was discovered and Albert Schweitzer opened his hospital in Lambarene, Congo.
 Amid such grand world events, it's understandable that the opening of a small Midwestern hospital with 20 beds did not attract the attention of national or world media, but events such as these are what indicate true progress in small and large communities alike.
- 1913 - Pekin Hospital Chartered by a group of citizens lead by F.C. Gale, J.E. Russell, Walter Teis Smith, A.L. Koeneke and W.R. Curran.
- 1918 - First permanent building opened on 14th Street with 20 beds - Land donated by the Erhlicher Brothers & wives
- 1934 - Second attached building opened at Park Ave. and 14th Street and included quarters for nurses who earned $1 per day plus room and board
- 1955 - Fundraising by local citizens financed construction of a six-story addition on Park Avenue to accommodate growth and new services
- 1964 - A six-story patient services tower was added at Court Street & 14th Street
- 1976 - Two stories were added to the patient service tower, bringing it to its current eight stories
- 1986 - $10 million building project expanded Surgery, Pharmacy, Radiology, Gift Shop, and added a restaurant, the current lobby and the Park Court Medical Office Building
- 1999 - State-of-the-art Emergency Room constructed and opened in 2000
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