The Philadelphia Almshouse And The Philadelphia Hospital

This book presents a comprehensive history of the Philadelphia Almshouse and the Philadelphia Hospital from 1854 to 1908, providing insights into the evolution of medical and social services in Philadelphia during the late 19th century. The author examines the conditions of the city's poor and indigent population and the medical treatments they received, as well as the operations of the institutions themselves and the challenges they faced in the rapidly growing city.
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