From the Turnback Tuesday archives: Vintage Derby photos

Since we missed last week's posting, this week's "Turnback Tuesday" features not one but TWO photos:

The first is a photo of Griffin Hospital, which admitted its first patient on Dec. 9, 1909.

Originally designated as "The Derby Hospital," the name was changed when George Griffin, a wealthy Shelton industrialist, bequeathed a portion of his estate towards the building of the new hospital.

The second photo is of Birmingham Academy, built in 1838 on Fifth Street.

This building became the Irving School in 1869 and was located where the Derby Veteran's Community Center is today.

[First posted on this date in 2015.]

Thanks as always goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

'Turnback Tuesday' (on Thursday) features Griffin Hospital history

Turnback Tuesday looks at Griffin Hospital in Derby.

Griffin Hospital had its beginnings in a bequest from George Griffin when he passed in 1901.

Griffin was an owner of J & G Griffin button manufacturing company on Coram Avenue in Shelton.

Ground was broken for the hospital in 1908. Construction was completed and opened for patients on Dec. 6, 1909.

According to the Tercentenary Pictorial History Book, the total cost for the land, building and furnishings was $57,894.98.

The hospital has grown over the years with many additions. This image is taken from Division Street, circa the 1960s, looking at where the Emergency Room is today.

This post card is a recent donation from Patricia Minardi.

Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.