Stranger than fiction: Nopeming Sanatorium's history of tuberculosis, ghost hunts and ownership scandals episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 21, 2022 · 7 MIN

Stranger than fiction: Nopeming Sanatorium's history of tuberculosis, ghost hunts and ownership scandals

from The Vault

As medications for tuberculosis became available, the need for the sanatorium waned. While the transition to nursing home care began in the 1950s, by 1971 it officially became a St. Louis County nursing home, known as Nopeming Nursing Home. By 2002, the county made the decision to close the facility, ending another chapter of Nopeming's history. Just a few years later, a new chapter began when the building was purchased by Frank Vennes Jr., a Twin Cities businessman now serving prison time for his involvement in Tom Petter's Ponzi scheme.

NOW PLAYING

Stranger than fiction: Nopeming Sanatorium's history of tuberculosis, ghost hunts and ownership scandals

0:00 7:10

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Vault?

This episode is 7 minutes long.

When was this The Vault episode published?

This episode was published on September 21, 2022.

What is this episode about?

As medications for tuberculosis became available, the need for the sanatorium waned. While the transition to nursing home care began in the 1950s, by 1971 it officially became a St. Louis County nursing home, known as Nopeming Nursing Home. By 2002,...

Can I download this The Vault episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!