| April 30, 1935 |
Executive Order establishes the planning for three Green Towns. |
| October 12, 1935 |
First spadeful of ground turned for the construction of Greenbelt. |
| June 6, 1937 |
Town charter enacted by the Maryland Legislature. This
is the first manager-council government in MD. |
| September 30, 1937 |
The first five "pioneer" families move into Greenbelt. |
| October 2, 1937 |
The federal government signs an agreement with the Consumer
Distribution Corporation for all commercial businesses to be
operated as consumer cooperatives, with the residents assuming
ownership. |
| November 8, 1937 |
Greenbelt Citizens' Association is formed. |
| November 23, 1937 |
The first election is held in Greenbelt. The town council
is elected by 96% of the registered voters. |
| November 24, 1937 |
The first issue of the Greenbelt Cooperator is published. |
| November 29, 1937 |
The first town meeting is held. |
| December 15, 1937 |
The cooperative grocery store opens. |
| February 1, 1938 |
First town directory issued. |
| February 4, 1938 |
The Greenbelt Athletic Club is formed. |
| April 1, 1938 |
The Greenbelt Heath Association opens its clinic. |
| September 21, 1938 |
The Greenbelt movie theater shows its first movie, "Little
Miss Broadway," featuring Shirley Temple. |
| July 4, 1938 |
Greenbelt flag, designed by Mary Clare Bonham, is first unfurled. |
| May 1, 1939 |
The Municipal Hospital opens at 30 Ridge Rd. |
| May 1939 |
Swimming pool opens. (Exact date unknown) |
| January 9, 1940 |
Greenbelt residents assume ownership of the consumer cooperative,
previously operated by the Consumer Distribution Corporation. |
| July 1941 |
Construction begins on the 'Defense Homes'. (Exact date unknown) |
| December 1941 |
First residents move into the 'Defense Homes'. (Exact date
unknown) |
| February 31, 1942 |
The Municipal Hospital closes. |
| January 1943 |
Greenbelt Consumer Services opens a grocery in the North End. |
| November 9, 1948 |
New grocery store opens in the Center. The new store
is 2.5 times as large as the former store. |
| June 1, 1949 |
Greenbelt is designated a city. |
| December 30, 1952 |
Federal government transfers the title on most of its Greenbelt
holdings to the Greenbelt Veterans Housing Corporation (now
Greenbelt Homes, Inc.) |
| June 1, 1962 |
Twenty fifth anniversary. Seventy four of the "pioneer"
families still live in Greenbelt. |
| October 27, 1962 |
Silver Anniversary Ball is held. |
| July 21, 1983 |
Fiftieth Anniversary committee is established. |
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