Items related to 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. Those who could not afford to care for themselves were sent to a building at the edge of town. Whether they were called almshouses, the poorhouses, or county homes, these 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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- PublisherMuseum of disABILITY History
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 0984598324
- ISBN 13 9780984598328
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages96
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