The Morrison Health Lodge, standing in the middle of camp for easy access to all, has been around since 1944 and has seen various facelifts including a new roof from time to time, painting, a handicap access ramp, and AC being installed.
Health Lodge
Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Morrison Health Lodge ready for the infirmed and merit badge work.
Modern Health Lodge
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Health Lodge in 2008 sporting its new coat of paint.
Health Lodge Main Entrance
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
View of the Health Lodge main entrance.
Health Lodge Porch
Contributed by J. Roland Minshall
Soon after the opening of the Morrison Health Lodge, Scouts gather on the porch in the mid-40’s much like they still do today.
Health Lodge Rear View
Contributed by J. Roland Minshall
A view of the back of the Health Lodge in its early years.
Health Lodge in 40's
Contributed by J. Roland Minshall
Side view of the Morrison Health Lodge in the 1940s.
Inside the Health Lodge
2006 – Contributed by Anonymous
The pristine interior of the Horseshoe Health Lodge.
Health Lodge – Rear
2002 – Contributed by Anonymous
Here we have the rear entrance of the Horseshoe Health Lodge with ramp for handicap access.
Health Lodge Rear View
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
The rear view of the Health Lodge.
Morrison Health Lodge
Contributed by Anonymous
The Morrison Health Lodge.
Checking Vital Signs
1952 – Contributed by Anonymous
Morrison Health Lodge patients under the care of medical staff – most likely a Navy Corpsman from nearby Naval Base.
Charlie Grady
Contributed by J. Roland Minshall
Draftsman Charlie Grady produced the design of the Morrison Health Lodge.
Health Lodge Sign
2010 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
HSRAA sign for the Camp Horseshoe Health Lodge.
Health Lodge
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The Morrison Health Lodge in the 1970s or 1980s.
Memorabilia
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Here are a few memorabilia items of the Morrison Health Lodge.
See Also
Click HERE to visit the Virtual Museum’s main Memorabilia room.
1992 Camp Horseshoe Staff and Leader Stein
1992 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This stein sports an image of the Horseshoe Health Lodge for the 1992 camping season.
Health Lodge Painting
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Health Lodge Painting painted in 2000 by J.B. Rettew that was later used on a post card.
Videos
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Here are a few videos of the Morrison Health Lodge.
Health Lodge Here is a look at the Health Lodge building. 2002 – Contributed by Alexander MustoPainting the Health Lodge Ed Crompton paints the Health Lodge during the 2018 September OA Service Weekend. 2018 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
AC Installation
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The Morrison Health Lodge had air conditioning installed in 2017.
AC Installation
2017 – Contributed by Jake Segal
AC units were installed at the Morrison Health Lodge in the winter of 2017.
AC Installation
2017 – Contributed by Jake Segal
AC units were installed at the Morrison Health Lodge in the winter of 2017.
AC Installation
2017 – Contributed by Jake Segal
AC units were installed at the Morrison Health Lodge in the winter of 2017.
AC Installation
2017 – Contributed by Jake Segal
AC units were installed at the Morrison Health Lodge in the winter of 2017.
1944 Roberts’ Day Dedication
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The July 22, 1944 dedication of the Morrison Health Lodge was attended by Supreme Court Associate Justice Owen J. Roberts during Roberts’ Day, and it was attended by many hundred guests.
Roberts Day Invitation
1944 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
This invitation was tucked into a 1944 Trail Blazer saved by Isaac ‘Ike’ White and passed along to J.B. Rettew.
Health Lodge Dedication Attendee Tickertape
1944 – Contributed by Ray Hayden
This is a small section of the Health Lodge Dedication Ticker Tape, which was found in the Health Lodge Time Capsule discovered in 2003 during renovations.
Roberts' Day Events
1944 – Contributed by Ray Hayden
This schedule of events was found with a time capsule of artifacts from 1944 in the Health Lodge chimney during its renovations in 2003.
Dedication with Owen J. Roberts
1944 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Owen J. Roberts addresses the crowd at the Health Lodge dedication.
Health Lodge Dedication
1944 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The Morrison Health Lodge dedication on July 22, 1944. Justice Owen J. Roberts addressed the Scouts and visitors.
Roberts at Health Lodge Dedication
1944 – Contributed by Anonymous
Associate Justice Owen J. Roberts and others in front of the Morrison Health Lodge dedication plaque.
Documents
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Here are some documents that chronicle two important dates in the Health Lodge history – the 1944 dedication and the 2003 Health Lodge renovations.
Here are the Oct 2001 plans for the Morrison Health Lodge Renovations. 2001 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
This is an alternative drawing for health lodge renovations. This plan was not used. 2001 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Here is the material list used to complete the Health Lodge renovations conducted in the early 2000s. 2001 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Here are some ideas for renovating the Health Lodge that were compiled by Joe Eagan in 2001. 2001 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
All the attendees of the Health Lodge Dedication on July 22nd, 1944 signed this tickertape. The tickertape was found amongst the artifacts in the Health Lodge Time Capsule discovered in the Health Lodge chimney during renovations in 2003. 1944 – Contributed by Ray Hayden
This Daily Local News article describes Chester County Council’s plans to dedicate the Morrison Health Lodge on July 22nd, 1944. Amazingly, the article was found above the fold on the first page, surrounded by stories of heroism from post D-day WWII battles. This was one of the artifacts found in the Health Lodge Time Capsule discovered during the Health Lodge renovation in 2003. 1944 – Contributed by Ray Hayden
History
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Here is some biographical information regarding Reverend Bentley Morrison.
Biography of Bentley Morrison
Contributed by Andrew Coe
Horseshoe Scouts today may recognize the name Bentley Morrison in conjunction with the Health Lodge which bears his name. The Morrison Health Lodge was dedicated in memory of Reverend Bentley R. Morrison at the 1944 Roberts’ Day at Camp Horseshoe. Dignitaries including the Honorable Owen J. Roberts, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court and Chairman of the Chester County Council BSA Board of Trustees and Dr. E. K. Fretwell, Chief Scout Executive of the National Council BSA.
Reverend Morrison was the Scoutmaster of Warwick Troop 41 and served on Horseshoe Camp staff in the late 1930’s where he ran a Nature Camp for older boys in the Natureheart campsite.
Jigsaw Puzzle
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Enjoy this jigsaw puzzle of the Morrison Health Lodge. Press this button to play on Jigsaw Planet’s website.
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