March 7, 2022
Worcester 300 trivia
Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 5: Hospital legacy
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Washburn Memorial Free Dispensary
WBJ has partnered with the Worcester Historical Museum to run a year-long trivia contest in celebration of the 300th anniversary of Worcester’s founding on June 14, 1722.
Readers who wish to participate in the contest should submit their answers into the form below by March 17. The readers with the most correct answers will win a special year-end prize package.
Hospital legacy
Supported by a bequest of nearly $150,000 from Worcester wire manufacturer Ichabod Washburn in memory of his wife and daughters, the Washburn Memorial Free Dispensary opened in 1871 as one of Worcester’s first hospitals. Initially located at the corner of Front and Commercial streets, the hospital has since relocated to Belmont Street and has been renamed.
Trivia question: What hospital system is Washburn Memorial Free Dispensary part of today?
And the answer to last edition’s question: The famous Hollywood actor for whom Worcester native Samuel Behrman contributed as screenwriter for three of her movies was Greta Garbo.
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