Brightwood

The Brightwood neighborhood of , is located in the northwest corner of the city, along the ; however, it is separated from the rest of Springfield by the Interstate 91 elevated highway.
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  • Type: Quarter
  • Description: human settlement in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
  • Also known as: Brightwood, Springfield, Massachusetts

Places of Interest

Highlights include Baystate Medical Center and Josiah Day House.

Hospital
Baystate Health is a non-profit integrated healthcare system headquartered in , primarily serving . The system comprises four encompassing over 1,000 licensed beds; a multi-specialty group…

Museum
The is a historic house museum at 70 Park Street in , , United States. Built about 1754, it is believed to be the oldest known brick saltbox style house in the .

Hospital
Mercy Medical Center is located in . Founded by the Sisters of Providence Health System, Mercy Hospital is a faith-based, non-profit organization serving patients regardless of background or beliefs.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Merrick and North End.

Neighborhood
is a neighborhood in the southeast corner of . Borders are, Park Ave to the north, Union St. and its industrial buildings to the west, and Bridge St. to the south and U.S. Route 5.

Quarter
The of , is a name that describes three distinct Springfield neighborhoods: Brightwood, , and .

Quarter
is a neighborhood located in . A predominantly Puerto Rican neighborhood with several parks, is within walking distance of Springfield's three nationally ranked hospitals, Baystate Medical Center, Shriner's Children's Hospital, and Mercy Medical.

Brightwood

Latitude
42.11882° or 42° 7′ 8″ north
Longitude
-72.61621° or 72° 36′ 58″ west
Elevation
59 feet (18 metres)
Open location code
87J9499M+GG
Open­Street­Map ID
node 158853369
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Geo­Names ID
4931359
Wiki­data ID
Q4967824
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Japanese—“Brightwood” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: Brightwood
  • French: Brightwood
  • Japanese: ブライトウッド

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Iglesia Bautista Sinai and Spanish Apostolate All Souls Church.

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