ARTHUR D. ASTON A FOUNDER OF VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY     2012

Arthur D. Aston Sr. died on March 15, 2000, He was the winner of the 1974 Fernando Award, now in the archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley. (The coveted award is on exhibit at The Museum's Expo Space at the Westfield Fashion Square Mall.  

 

Painting of Arthur D. Aston Sr. at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys.

Photograph by Thomas Mentley - Winnetka, California

Mr. Aston, who was a leader of Valley Federal Savings was also a founder of Valley Presbyterian Hospital.  He was 88 years old when he died.

VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL

DISCOVERING OUR VALLEY   2011

The opening of Valley Presbyterian Hospital in 1958 made a major impact on health services in the mid-San Fernando Valley. 

 

Valley Presbyterian Hospital - vintage postcard - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Gary Fredburg 2011  (click on image to enlarge)

Caption:  Valley Presbyterian Hospital 15107 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys 91405 - 782-6600

Unique circular medical enter, located in the San Fernando Valley. Formed for interesting and efficient design and high quality patient care. A non-profit, interfaith hospital established in 1958, it stands as a living tribute to Valley residents, whose time, energy and money helped make this long-time dream a reality. 

A note on the back of the card reads: 

"I was surprised. I have never seen this hospital from an all sides. A block from Sepulveda. The rooms are on outside of circle. (Grandma was on 2nd floor of big one).and nurses, storage and such in center."