On the Edge of Town: Almshouses of Western New York
In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, cities and towns were bustling places in Western New York. People who could not afford to care for themselves were often sent to a building at the edge of town. Whether they were called almshouses, poorhouses, or county homes, these More...facilities have a mixed legacy that is both inspiring and controversial. This book tells the story of the almshouses of Western New York.
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On the Edge of Town: Almshouses of Western New York
In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, cities and towns were bustling places in Western New York. People who could not afford to care for themselves were often sent to a building at the edge of town. Whether they were called almshouses, poorhouses, or county homes, these More...facilities have a mixed legacy that is both inspiring and controversial. This book tells the story of the almshouses of Western New York.
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| BN ID: | 2940149068807 |
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| Publisher: | James Boles |
| Publication date: | 11/26/2013 |
| Series: | Abandoned History Series , #1 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 3 MB |
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