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I was born and grew up in Norwich. It was the Rose of New England and a thriving town. Perhaps Norwich needs to establish a real Historic Preservation Society so that buildings like this one can be preserved. Tearing this historic building to put up a Dunkin’ Donuts or any other type of modern commercial building is very objectionable. Perhaps the City can give it second thoughts and embrace its rich history and preserve this building whether it be made into a nice restaurant, preschool or something along those lines. Please preserve the rich history in Norwich and Norwichtown. The town needs restoration badly to save and become The Rose of New England again!
Norwich is a gem of a small city, largely because of its wealth of historic buildings. The former West Town Street School is important both architecturally and because of the history it embodies. Dunkin, please don't permanently damage the town you are investing in by demolishing this structure.
Please do not allow The Grange in Norwich to be demolished. This historic building holds cultural and architectural significance for our community—it’s part of our shared heritage and identity. Replacing it with a drive-through coffee shop is not progress; it’s erasure. We can have modern convenience without sacrificing irreplaceable landmarks. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. Let’s choose preservation over short-term profit and protect what makes Norwich unique.
Wild One is the heart and soul of the property, and has been a source of joy for Marylanders for generations at this point, and has a history going back well over a century. The loss of this attraction will be a blow not just to amusement park fans, but to the whole state of Maryland.
This is the type of transit initiative is exactly what the Wasatch Front needs. Widening I-15 over and over is a band aid on an amputation and just proliferates the mobility problems of the area. A welcoming, convenient, central transit hub would be a game changer for Salt Lake City and the Wasatch front and would do more to improve mobility in the area both short term and long term than we could ever hope to accomplish by building and widening highways.
Several of my family members were born there. That hospital has supported our community and our military members for their behavioral health needs. My wife was one of the last to leave as she worked there when the flood happened. Would hate to see this building leave our community
This hospital has very sentimental memories for our family. Preserving it would mean so much to me and my family. Love how the prayers are said over the intercoms.
Thank you for doing this! I hope this works out for all involved! Never doubt yourself because you are young. The news mentioned the Nor wood group, which I believe is also composed of Colorado Springs natives. They seem to be a little bit more responsible and respectful of the city than other developers so very nice to see in the article. I hope you can help partner with them in some way.
I think the other thing forgotten about the impact the hospital had was the community impact it had. Many of us were born or cared for there. That surrounding area is such a run down, beautiful area of Colorado Springs with many unique homes and shops etc that have just disappeared and need some TLC. It would be nice to see St. Francis rejuvenated not just itself, but for the benefit to the entire surrounding communities. It would be amazing to see the printers home and this revitalized. Good luck!!!