About this property
The Bedford Veterans Affairs Medical Center , also known as the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital , is a medical facility of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at 200 Springs Road in Bedford, Massachusetts. Its campus once consisted of about 276 acres (112 ha) of land, which had by 2012 been reduced to 179 acres (72 ha). The hospital was opened in 1928 to treat neuropsychiatric patients, but now provides a wider array of medical services. Through the efforts of Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers, the center was expanded to offer services to women in 1947; her role led to the center being renamed in her honor by President Jimmy Carter. The focal point of the complex is its Main Building, a three-story brick Classical Revival building that was built in 1928, and is still used as a medical care facility.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 12000977. It was listed on November 28, 2012.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bedford Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District listed on the National Register?
Bedford Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 2012.
What type of historic resource is Bedford Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District?
Bedford Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bedford Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District?
The period of significance for Bedford Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1928.
Can I research the history near Bedford Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District?
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