It soon became apparent that a new hospital was needed as the University was outgrowing its original facility. In 1896 the state of Iowa approved the needed appropriations. A 65 - bed hospital was built in 1898 where the school 's Seashore Hall is now located. This facility was state of the art at the time of its construction, with both electrical lighting and steam heating. The hospital featured a 200 - seat amphitheater for instructional purposes.
when was the university of iowa hospital built
1898