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Historical Analysis of 63rd and E. Meyer Blvd

The area along Prospect that lies between 63rd and E. Meyer Blvd is dominated by the HCA Research Hospital which was established in 1963. When researching the maps and atlases it can be said that the block seemed to remain empty until the hospital was built.

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Figure 1. The 1925 Atlas of 63rd and E. Meyer Blvd

As shown in figure 1. the area in 1925 was owned by J.J. Lyon but remained undeveloped.

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Figure 2. The present day Hospital

Today the HCA Research Hospital occupies the entire area to the west of Prospect with the area to the east remaining empty except for one small building that is now a dance studio.