[1][2] The oldest forerunner of the Argerich Hospital is the La Boca Sanitary Station, inaugurated in 1897 during the administration of Mayor Francisco Alcobendas.

It was located on 555, 5 Brandsen Street and it was a simple aid room built by the neighbors, “La Asistencia”.

[3][4][5] With the increase in demand and the rapid growth of the neighborhood, a new building was already necessary in 1900, and opened at Pinzón 546.

[3][6] The current building of the hospital was built by the General Directorate of Architecture of the Ministry of Public Works, and transferred, before its opening, to the Municipality of the City of Buenos Aires, on November 8, 1945.

[7] The hospital was built on land formerly owned by the Catalinas company, founded by Francisco Seeber in the late 19th century.