West River in Hamden in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
New Haven City Hospital Scenes
Photographed by Conrad Ward, January 1, 2025
1. New Haven City Hospital scenes Marker
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New Haven City Hospital nurses, 1914. The Connecticut Training School for Nurses existed from 1873 until 1923 when the Yale School of Nursing was founded and established a new pattern of nursing education based on an educational plan rather than an apprentice system.
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New Haven City Hospital ward view, circa 1915.
Erected by Chapel West Special Services District.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 41° 18.634′ N, 72° 56.48′ W. Marker is in Hamden in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is in West River. It is at the intersection of Chapel Street and Orchard Street, on the right when traveling east on Chapel Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Haven CT 06511, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, on the Connecticut Shoreline, and in Greater New Haven. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stephen J. Papa Corner (a few steps from this marker); Paul Giamatti (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Murphy (about 300 feet away); Fr. Michael J. McGivney (about 300 feet away); East Rock Scenes (about 300 feet away); New Haven Scenes (about 400 feet away); "Never Again Memorial" Stone (about 700 feet away); Elsie W. Cofield (approx. 0.2 miles away).
Photographed by Conrad Ward, January 1, 2025
2. New Haven City Hospital Scenes Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
