The Greene County Almshouse

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The Greene County Almshouse

The Greene County Almshouse is a historic poorhouse located in Greene County, Illinois and was built in 1870 and operated as a poorhouse until 1932. It has a total number of 30 rooms, this includes dormitories, bathrooms, a cafeteria.

The outside of the Greene County Almshouse
The outside view of the Greene County Almshouse
The second story hallway
The second story hallway
The main stairwell
The stairwell connecting the first and second floor lit up from the sunset.
The main stairwell
The stairwell again from the first floor looking up to the second floor.
The top of the tower
The very top floor (third floor tower)
Second floor room
One of the rooms on the second floor, looking out to the front yard.
Second floor room
The same room as the last picture but looking out to the side yard.
The collapsed basement entrance
This is the basement entrance, the ceiling is collapsing.

Additional Information

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Floor Plans

The Greene County Almshouse First Floor Plan
The Greene County Almshouse First Floor Plan
The Greene County Almshouse Second Floor Plan
The Greene County Almshouse Second Floor Plan

Public Charity Reports

Biennial report of the Board of State Commissioners of Public Charities of the State of Illinois (1876-1878)
Biennial report of the Board of State Commissioners of Public Charities of the State of Illinois (1876-1878)

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