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Silverstream Hospital: an illustrated presentation and tour

Silverstream Hospital, 1947

A rare opportunity to learn about and tour the former site of Silverstream Hospital, originally used for US troops during WWII.

An illustrated presentation about the history of Silverstream Hospital, followed by a tour of its former site (now Silverstream Retreat). Originally operated by the US Navy during WWII to care for US troops sick or injured while fighting in the Pacific, it subsequently provided long term hospital care for the Wellington District, before closing in 1989.

Health & Safety

There are no health and safety issues we are aware of.

Please wear good shoes and dress for the weather. The tour may be cancelled in bad weather.

Location
3 Reynolds Bach Drive, Lower Hutt, 5018

Regions

Upper Hutt
Lower Hutt

Tags

Walking Tour
Talk
Accessible

Event times

1-2:30pm Sat 1 Nov


Booking requiredFree

reid.perkins@uhcc.govt.nz

Upper Hutt Libraries - Ngā Puna Mātauranga o Te Awa Kairangi ki Uta

Upper Hutt City Libraries is a public library service that is part of Upper Hutt City Council.

Email: reid.perkins@uhcc.govt.nz

Phone: 02108207183

Website: https://www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/Home

Silverstream Retreat

Silverstream Retreat is a conference and functions venue situated on the site of the former Silverstream Hospital

Email: george@staywithus.co.nz

Phone: 045629080