Old Howard Memorial Hospital “pop-up” exhibit happening at Mendocino County Museum through September

MENDOCINO Co., 9/6/22 — After Willits’ hospital facilities were moved to a location, there have been years of debate about whether there would be new life in the old Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital building, which is now planned for demolition. To honor the history of the building, and to give community members a chance to share their memories, the Mendocino County Museum in Willits is holding a “pop-up” exhibit featuring the building through the month of September.

Visitors are invited to share their memories of the old hospital, which was first opened in 1928 after a tragic accident that killed 15 year old Frank R. Howard. These memories can be contributed to the museum display so they can be shared with the larger community.