Broome County Alms House
Buildings and structures in Broome County, New YorkDemolished buildings and structures in New York (state)History of Broome County, New YorkVague or ambiguous time from June 2014
The Broome County Alms House, was located in the town of Dickinson, three miles north of Binghamton in Broome county, New York. The red brick building operated as a shelter for the poor, take care of the sick, disabled, mentally unwell, widowed, and orphaned persons in the community until c. 1960. The goal of the almshouse was to both help break the cycle of poverty and to care for members of the community who had no means of caring take of themselves. The building was demolished on February 5, 2010.
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North College Drive, Town of Dickinson
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N 42.133888888889 ° | E -75.906111111111 ° |
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Broome Community College
North College Drive
13901 Town of Dickinson
New York, United States
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