Broome County Almshouse Demolition

Item

Title

Broome County Almshouse Demolition

Creator

New York State Landmarks

Date

February 5, 2010

Abstract

The Alms House, served as the administration building of Broome County's Poor Farm, an institution established in 1830 to house the indigent, handicapped, aged, widows, orphans, unwed mothers, "illegitimate" children, and pauper immigrants of the community

Description

This photo depicts the demolition of the Almshouse in 2010 which previously housed the permanently poor residents of Broome County.