Ray Brook New York Power Plant Real Photo Postcard

Ray Brook, New York, gained prominence in the early 20th century as a significant center for tuberculosis treatment, primarily due to the establishment of the New York State Hospital for the Treatment of Incipient Pulmonary Tuberculosis in 1904. The depicted industrial building, characterized by its tall smokestack and proximity to the brook, likely functioned as the power plant or heating facility essential for operating the expansive sanatorium complex, harnessing local resources.