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Perry County Poorhouse (Almshouse)
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Perry County Poorhouse (Almshouse)
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created by Wenn
on 4/6/2006 3:02 PM
last modified by Emperor Wang
on 10/27/2023 2:17 PM
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
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One large dreary looking building.
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Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy - it's gone
Recommendation: forget it - It's gone!
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asbestos
unsafe flooring
air quality
bird shit, all over! unsafe roof
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Main building is quite dreary looking and large, contains approximately 70 rooms. "Hidden" graveyard with approximately 5 gravestones across the street.
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wooden boarding
neighbors keep an eye on it and will call the police + there is now an active car shop behind the building only feet away
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flashlight
breathing mask
gloves
long pants / sleeves
towelettes
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This land on which this Poorhouse or "County Home" sits was originally purchased from Adam Bernheisel, of Tyrone Township, in April, 1810. The first building was destroyed by fire and the present one was built in 1871 by Samuel Shuman. Originally located in Cumberland County, Perry County's formation in 1820, resulted in the Poor House now being in a "new" county. Ownership of the property was transferred to Perry County. Cumberland County came to an agreement that residents belonging to Cumberland County would be able to remain there for several years.
The Kitchen Building is separate from the approximately 70 room residence. A farm was located on site and those residents capable of working shared in household and farm duties. The last census (conducted every 10 years) occured in 1900 and the County Home did not have a listing in the 1910 census. The last known steward listing for the location was in 1914, meaning closure probably occured within that timeframe.
The building still stands and is believed to be in private hands. A knick-knack type business was recently run out of the old kitchen area and the Poorhouse was used for storage. A graveyard is also located onsite.
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Currently in private ownership.
JULY 2008 NOTE: This property will soon be demolished. Workers are currently gutting it in preparation. I spoke with the next-door neighbor who lives almost on the property. He indicated that it was to be demolished this summer. He gave me the go ahead to take some pictures. It is his son who has the autobody business behind this building.
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This location's validation is current. It was last validated by
Emperor Wang on 10/27/2023 2:18 PM.
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on Oct 27 23 at 14:18, Emperor Wang validated this location
on Oct 27 23 at 14:17, Emperor Wang changed the following: History, Hazards, Interesting Features, Security Measures, Future Plans, Description
on Oct 27 23 at 12:56, fr00tCake added some pictures to a gallery
on Oct 27 23 at 12:56, fr00tCake created a new gallery
on Oct 27 23 at 12:55, fr00tCake changed the following: Description
on Oct 27 23 at 12:55, fr00tCake changed the following: Latitude, Longitude, Co-ordinate Accuracy, Status, Accessibility, Recommendation, Web Links
on Feb 22 09 at 1:55, Emperor Wang validated this location
on Feb 21 09 at 21:13, PhotoSeeker changed the following: Web Links
on Aug 4 08 at 20:15, tribeachpunk validated this location
on Aug 4 08 at 16:24, PhotoSeeker updated gallery picture
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