Difference between revisions of "Oklahoma County Almshouse"
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| + | In 1936 a new modern ward was planned and built to replace the ancient wood frame building at the county poor farm northeast of Oklahoma City. | ||
In 1967 a County Homes was built at 7401 NW 23rd Street to house 64 people. In 1984 it was still in operation, housing approx. 20 people at time. It was also reported in 1984 that the Home was supported by funds supplied by the County Commissioners office. Most of the inhabitants in this era were temporary stays - with only a handful of residents staying several years. | In 1967 a County Homes was built at 7401 NW 23rd Street to house 64 people. In 1984 it was still in operation, housing approx. 20 people at time. It was also reported in 1984 that the Home was supported by funds supplied by the County Commissioners office. Most of the inhabitants in this era were temporary stays - with only a handful of residents staying several years. | ||
| − | Over the years, this Almshouse has been used to house the elderly and decrepit, as well as to house juvenile criminal offenders, and as a | + | Over the years, this Almshouse has been used to house the elderly and decrepit, as well as to house juvenile criminal offenders, and as a psychiatric and alcohol treatment center. |
[[Category:Oklahoma]] | [[Category:Oklahoma]] | ||
[[Category:Demolished Institution]] | [[Category:Demolished Institution]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:25, 20 May 2025
| Oklahoma County Almshouse | |
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| Current Status | Demolished |
| Location | NE of Oklahoma City |
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History
In 1936 a new modern ward was planned and built to replace the ancient wood frame building at the county poor farm northeast of Oklahoma City. In 1967 a County Homes was built at 7401 NW 23rd Street to house 64 people. In 1984 it was still in operation, housing approx. 20 people at time. It was also reported in 1984 that the Home was supported by funds supplied by the County Commissioners office. Most of the inhabitants in this era were temporary stays - with only a handful of residents staying several years.
Over the years, this Almshouse has been used to house the elderly and decrepit, as well as to house juvenile criminal offenders, and as a psychiatric and alcohol treatment center.
