Cabot - A Westside Story, 1906 - 1951
1906 - Originally known as Saint Luke's Hospital Club, Cabot was founded by 11 women to care for sick children. The 4-bed ward included a free bed for children whose parents couldn't pay for hospital care. 1911 - With the support of William Rockhill Nelson and community contributions, free open-air summer camps were established and operated until 1927. 1915 - Free pediatric, prenatal, obstetrical and nose and throat clinics were established at 1841 W. Pennway. 1918 - Saint Luke's Hospital Club changed its name to the Saint Luke's Child Welfare Club. The club assumed the responsibility for issuing birth certificates for all babies born in Kansas City. 1921 - The Saint Luke's Child Welfare Club began serving adults of the Westside. 1922 - The Saint Luke's Child Welfare Club purchased the property at 721 W. 18th Street for $3,500. 1923 - The St. Luke's Child Welfare Club incorporated and changed its name to The Richard Cabot Club. 1945 - At the request of the Board of Education, The Richard Cabot Club began a dental clinic for Westside schools. 1951 - Residents and interns from Saint Luke's Hospital began to practice at The Richard Cabot Club. History Continued