[New post] This Day in Norwood History- September 2, 1926- More Than 2500 Attend Norwood Hospital Opening

georgenhs posted: " More than 2500 people visited the new Norwood Hospital at the formal opening yesterday afternoon and evening. The building committee, composed of John E. Folan, chairman; Phillips Dennett, Richard D. Northrup, Benjamin D. Rogers, and Dr Arthur Har" Norwood Historical Society This Day in Norwood History- September 2, 1926- More Than 2500 Attend Norwood Hospital Opening georgenhs Sep 2 More than 2500 people visited the new Norwood Hospital at the formal opening yesterday afternoon and evening. The building committee, composed of John E. Folan, chairman; Phillips Dennett, Richard D. Northrup, Benjamin D. Rogers, and Dr Arthur Hartwell, together with the trustees and the new superintendent. Miss Betty Eicke, formed the reception committee. A member of the committee was stationed in the operating suite, kitchen, refrigerating plant, laundry, maternity room, etc, to explain the details. The building cost $250,000, raised by public contribution. A plate In the reception hall reads: "This building is a testimonial of the self-sacrifice and generous public spirit of the people of this vicinity, whose gifts made possible its erection in the year 1926 A D. He loves God best who best loves his fellow men." 02 Sep 1926, Thu The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Norwood Historical Society. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://norwoodhistoricalsociety.org/this-day-in-norwood-history-september-2-1926-more-than-2500-attend-norwood-hospital-opening/

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