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New Orleans, Louisiana · Opened 1939, closed 2005

Charity Hospital

AbandonedClosed to the public

Charity Hospital · ajay_suresh, CC BY 4.0

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Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.

Real history

The building opened in 1939 and closed after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 (Wikipedia). Tulane leads a $500 million redevelopment, expected to finish in 2029 (Tulane).

Ghost stories

We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.

Then and now

Massive Art Deco hospital tower
Now: Charity Hospital. Photo: ajay_suresh, CC BY 4.0. Wikimedia Commons

Public access

Closed to the public Vacant since 2005 and under redevelopment by Tulane, a $500 million project expected to be completed in 2029; no public access (Tulane, June 23, 2026). Pin is approximate. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.

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