In 1921 a group of Texas Masons approached Dallas’ first orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. W. B. Carrell, about caring for children with polio regardless of the family’s ability to pay. That meeting grew into a mission and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) was established.

Since that time, TSRHC has touched the lives of more than 200,000 children and has become one of the most highly ranked pediatric orthopaedic hospitals in the country, in addition to treating certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia.

A 384,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility now stands steps away from where a humble, two-story hospital once stood. But TSRHC’s dedication to its mission remains as strong today as when the hospital opened its doors 90 years ago.

Take a trip down memory lane with these historical "then and now" photos. Watch additional birthday videos on TSRHC's YouTube Channel.

If you would like to celebrate the hospital’s rich history and contribute to its glowing future, please visit our Ways to Give page. Thank you for helping us commemorate TSRHC’s 90th birthday.