The “temporary” wooden buildings are demolished to allow construction of a new, eight-storey hospital.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs builds twin three-storey active treatment units with a total capacity of 300 beds (North and South Pavilions).
A fire-resistant wing is added for laboratory services, operating rooms and expanded dental services.
World War II – Two “temporary” wooden buildings are constructed to care for the wounded repatriated from Europe.
Capacity increases to 550 beds.
A three-storey extension is added to house the Central Registry, Prosthetic Services and the Pension Commission.
The facility is expanded by one hundred beds.
Capacity remains at 250 beds until the start of World War II.