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Old Posted Nov 9, 2019, 3:26 PM
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^Absolutely. It goes without saying that if a structure like The Milton had been demolished, nothing even remotely similar in scale, style, or quality could ever have taken its place. It truly is a gem on the west side of the state. And yes, that atrium is going to be an incredible space when completed, and hopefully it will remain accessible to the public. A lot of fortune, lucky circumstances, good timing, and level-headed people contributed to its saving.

Back in Kalamazoo, Bronson Healthcare had its "topping out" ceremony yesterday (tiny tree and all) for the new Cancer Pavilion.

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Bronson places final steel beam on Cancer Pavilion project
Lindsay Moore | MLive
November 8, 2019

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Bronson Healthcare took a symbolic step Friday toward finishing its under-construction Cancer Pavilion. On Friday, Nov. 8, the final steam beam was signed by hundreds of cancer-care providers, Bronson employees, board members and community donors along with those who have worked on the construction project. The beam was raised with an American flag and a small evergreen tree, per “topping out” tradition...
I did not go to the event, but took a photo early in the morning, before it occured.

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