History and Reminiscences of the Philadelphia Almshouse and Philadelphia Hospital ...Detre, 1890 - 144 pages |
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... feet , the rings in the outer wall where they were chained like wild animals , when led from their gloomy abode to enjoy for a little while the pure air and sunshine of heaven . There too , may be still seen the traces of blood , the ...
... feet , the rings in the outer wall where they were chained like wild animals , when led from their gloomy abode to enjoy for a little while the pure air and sunshine of heaven . There too , may be still seen the traces of blood , the ...
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... feet of earth . In 1854 , a third epidemic of cholera prevailed . It commenced on the 7th of July , and attained its greatest fatality the last days of this month and the beginning of August . Straggling cases of it appeared as late as ...
... feet of earth . In 1854 , a third epidemic of cholera prevailed . It commenced on the 7th of July , and attained its greatest fatality the last days of this month and the beginning of August . Straggling cases of it appeared as late as ...
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... feet long by 60 feet wide . Its centre is chiefly used as an administration building , and as residences for the superintendent and others . The lower or first floor extends beneath the immense portico of eight columns , which is on a ...
... feet long by 60 feet wide . Its centre is chiefly used as an administration building , and as residences for the superintendent and others . The lower or first floor extends beneath the immense portico of eight columns , which is on a ...
Page 99
... feet long and 63 feet wide . The centre is occupied by female eye , skin and surgical wards , and by the men's surgical wards . The Protestant Episcopal chapel is also located there . In the yard east of the centre , and con- nected by ...
... feet long and 63 feet wide . The centre is occupied by female eye , skin and surgical wards , and by the men's surgical wards . The Protestant Episcopal chapel is also located there . In the yard east of the centre , and con- nected by ...
Page 100
... feet They are built of stone and are three stories high . The north wing is occupied by female insane patients , and ... feet long and 20 feet wide , built from the pro- ceeds of the Mary Shields ' legacy , is also located here . All the ...
... feet They are built of stone and are three stories high . The north wing is occupied by female insane patients , and ... feet long and 20 feet wide , built from the pro- ceeds of the Mary Shields ' legacy , is also located here . All the ...
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History and Reminiscences of the Philadelphia Almshouse and Philadelphia ... D. Hayes Agnew No preview available - 2017 |
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Page 84 - TN that delightful land which is washed by the Delaware's waters, Guarding in sylvan shades the name of Penn the apostle, Stands on the banks of its beautiful stream the city he founded. There all the air is balm, and the peach is the emblem of beauty, And the streets still re-echo the names of the trees of the forest, As if they fain would appease the Dryads whose haunts they molested.
Page 85 - And from her eyes and cheeks the light and bloom of the morning. Then there escaped from her lips a cry of such terrible anguish, That the dying heard it, and started up from their pillows.
Page 91 - Together with all and singular the buildings, improvements, ways, waters, water-courses, rights, liberties, privileges, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the reversions and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof...
Page 85 - Died on his lips, and their motion revealed what his tongue would have spoken. Vainly he strove to rise; and Evangeline, kneeling beside him, Kissed his dying lips, and laid his head on her bosom. Sweet was the light of his eyes ; but it suddenly sank into darkness, As when a lamp is blown out by a gust of wind at a casement.
Page 86 - All was ended now, the hope, and the fear, and the sorrow, All the aching of heart, the restless, unsatisfied longing, All the dull, deep pain, and constant anguish of patience ! And, as she pressed once more the lifeless head to her bosom, Meekly she bowed her own, and murmured,
Page 90 - WITNESSETH, that the Guardians for the Relief and Employment of the Poor of the City of Philadelphia, the District of Southwark, and the Townships of the Northern Liberties and Penn...
Page 84 - Saw at his side only one of all his hundred descendants. Something at least there was in the friendly streets of the city, Something that spake to her heart, and made her no longer a stranger; And her ear was pleased with the Thee and Thou of the Quakers, For it recalled the past, the old Acadian country, Where all men were equal, and all were brothers and sisters.
Page 90 - Stille at the time of the execution hereof, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged...
Page 87 - An act to provide for the better government of cities of the first class in this Commonwealth...
Page 93 - Philadelphia do ordain, that all the almshouse property in West Philadelphia, bounded by South street, Spruce street, Thirty-fourth street, Vintage avenue, on to the southern boundary of the city property, and thereto to the Schuylkill river, be, and is, hereby set apart for the purpose of being improved, for the health and public welfare of the citizens of Philadelphia.