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Fifth Ward’s St. Elizabeth Hospital Gets New Life as Apartments

Full Source: CW39 Houston A historic hospital in Houston’s Fifth Ward has been transformed into affordable housing, marking a significant milestone for the community. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the redevelopment project took place today, July 28, 2025. The project, spearheaded by the Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation and Cloudbreak Communities, […]

‘This Day is a Long Time Coming’ | Historic Fifth Ward Hospital Reopens as Mixed-Income Housing

Full Source: KHOU 11 Author: Jason Miles St. Elizabeth's Hospital originally opened in 1947 to serve the African-American community during segregation. The former St. Elizabeth's Hospital is where generations of African-American families came into the world and where many gathered again Monday morning. "We thank you, oh God, for […]

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