The Osborn

by Mark R. Zwerger, Janet M. Malang, Andrew F. Horn

Overview

On opening day of The Osborn, Tuesday, April 21, 1908, 12 elderly gentlewomen stepped down from horse-drawn carriages and into a new life, a life that happened because of the vision of one remarkable woman: Miriam Osborn. Seven years later, the first recorded history of the institution noted, "Every effort has been made to make this institution the finest in the world, and not only a fine institution but a real home." Polished by the sands of time, the modern Osborn has sustained that world-class status as one of the nation's premier retirement communities. This volume celebrates those who preserved not so much a way of life but a philosophy of caring and a commitment to provide a real home that has endured for 100 years.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738555355
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	12/12/2007
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Mark R. Zwerger, chief executive officer, came to The Osborn in 1988 to revitalize the campus. He brought on two talented leaders to aid him, Janet M. Malang and Andrew F. Horn. Together they organized a history committee to celebrate and document The Osborn's rich history. In this volume, they tell The Osborn's remarkable story, which is above all else a story of how a community honors and cherishes its elders.