Saranac Laboratory Museum
The disease that helped shape Saranac Lake
Dr. Edward Livingston Trudeau is a well known name throughout the Tri-Lakes area, and so is the historical presence, or lack thereof, of tuberculosis. Trudeau came to Saranac Lake in 1873 suffering from tuberculosis, soon after he he found that the mountain climate improved his condition. He built a home in the area and started to research tuberculosis. In 1894, Trudeau's work led to the construction of the first laboratory in the U.S. dedicated to the study of tuberculosis. The laboratory is now open to the public with exhibits on Trudeau's research and patient care.
At a glance
- First laboratory in the U.S. dedicated to the study of tuberculosis
- Trudeau's work and findings brought many people to the North Country and along with it, the "care cottage"
Address
89 Church Street
Suite 2
Saranac Lake
, NY
12983
Suite 2
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Calendar
Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 - 4:00. Starting in June, we will also be open on Thursday evenings until 7:00 and on Saturdays from 10:00 - 4:00. The expanded Thursday and Saturday hours continue through mid October. Admission is $5, members and children free of charge. See our events page for a complete schedule of tours and events.
mail@historicsaranaclake.org
Phone
5188914606
Hours
Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 - 4:00. Starting in June, we will also be open on Thursday evenings until 7:00 and on Saturdays from 10:00 - 4:00. The expanded Thursday and Saturday hours continue through mid October.
Admission
Admission is $5, members and children free of charge. See our events page for a complete schedule of tours and events.
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