The hospital was founded by George G. Eitel in 1912 and served wealthy citizens of Minneapolis.

[2] The Minneapolis Journal first announced plans in 1906, and published drawings for a four-story hospital in 1907.

[1] It featured sun porches with Navajo rugs and private rooms with brass beds and mahogany furniture.

The building later became the Willow Street Center for Youth and Families.

[5] Ground was broken on the complex on October 25, 2006 and Eitel Building City Apartments was completed in September 2008.