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Baltimore - Calverton Hebrew Orphan Asylum
Subject:
Photographs, Baltimore (Md.), Street scenes, Exterior, Architecture, Buildings, structures, etc., Orphan, Asylums, Hospital
Item ID:
[SVF]
Creator:
Unidentified photographer
Description:
Baltimore - Orphans & Orphan - Asylums - Calverton Hebrew Orphan Asylum - Rayner Avenue - "built 1815 as a private residence for Dennis Smith, R.C. Long Architect; remodeled for use as asylum in 1820; sold in 1866 when asylum moved; given to Hebrew Orphan Asylum 1872; destroyed by fire 1874; rebuilt 1876, but different building." Note: Formerly designated as Z24.76.VF.
Date of Original:
Ca. 1873
Collection:
Subject Vertical File
Type/Size:
5.25 x 7.75 inches (13.3 x 19.7cm)
Restrictions:
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Rights:
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org 

