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a document with the title of the state of new york

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This image depicts an informational exhibit card from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission in 1904, representing an exhibit by the State Board of Charities of New York. The document provides detailed information regarding the Otsego County Almshouse, located in Phoenix Mills, Otsego County, New York.

Key details mentioned on the card include:

• System: The almshouse operates under a congregate system.
• Fiscal Control: Managed by the Board of Supervisors for the county.
• Visitation and Inspection: Conducted by the State Board of Charities.
• Capacity: The almshouse has a capacity of 100 persons.
• Facilities: Includes general hospital wards.
• Acreage and Value: The facility occupies 295 acres with a value of land and buildings listed as $35,000. Value of labor provided by inmates is $400, and products of the farm in 1903 had a value of $5,262.04, supplemented by $446.08 from sales receipts.
• Average Weekly Cost: Maintenance cost per inmate in 1903 was $1.25.
• Inmates Statistics: The total number of inmates supported during 1903 was 305, which included 178 "county poor" and 117 "city or town poor." By October 1, 1903, 102 inmates remained at the institution, categorized into various classifications such as able-bodied, sick or infirm, blind, mentally defective, and those over 70 years of age.
• Expenses: The total expenses for 1903 were $12,954.41.
• Description: A note mentions that the main building is old, poorly arranged, and lacks modern facilities, though newer buildings have improved conditions. Plans for future improvements or construction were suggested to align with a model plan.

The design of the card itself is formal and straightforward, with black and blue text on a cream background, enclosed in a simple border. It reflects an official summary of the institution's operations and statistics for the mentioned year.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image is of a document presented by the State Board of Charities of New York as part of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission. The document appears to be an exhibit describing the conditions and statistics of the Otsego County Almshouse.

Key details from the document include:

• The institution's name is Otsego County Almshouse, located in Phoenix Mills, Otsego County, New York.
• It operates under a congregate system with fiscal control by the Board of Supervisors of the county and is overseen by a county superintendent of the poor.
• Its capacity is 100 people, with 295 acres of land. The value of land and buildings in 1903 is listed as $35,000, and the value of labor of inmates is $400.
• The average weekly per capita cost of maintenance in 1903 was $1.95.
• In 1903, the total number of people supported was 395, with 178 from the county poor and 117 from the city or town poor.
• As of October 1, 1903, 102 people were remaining in the institution.
• Classification includes 18 able-bodied, 48 over 70 years of age, 82 sick or infirm, 4 blind, and 15 mentally defective individuals.
• Total expenses in 1903 were $12,954.41.

The document also mentions that the main building of the almshouse was old, poorly arranged, and lacked modern facilities, though a newer building for men had improved conditions somewhat, with plans for a future improved almshouse suggested.

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image appears to be a document from the "Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission" of the "State of New York". It provides detailed information about an institution, including its name, location, administration, fiscal control, visitation and inspection, capacity, value of land and buildings, receipts from sales, average weekly per capita cost of maintenance, total number supported, classification of residents, and total expenses. The document also includes general information about the main building and other improvements that have been suggested for the institution.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This image shows a historical document from the State of New York's Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission. It's an exhibit form from the State Board of Charities regarding the Otsego County Almshouse located in Phoenix Mills, Otsego County, NY.

The document contains detailed information about the institution from 1903, including:

• It operated under a "congregate" system
• Was managed by a Keeper of almshouse
• Had fiscal control by the Board of Supervisors of County
• Had 108 average inmates
• The total expenses were $12,564.41
• The value of farm products was $5,052.06
• The facility had hospital facilities for "general wards"

The document also breaks down the classification of residents:

• 18 able-bodied
• 48 over 70 years of age
• 62 sick or infirm
• 4 blind
• 15 mentally defective

There's a note at the bottom indicating that the main building was old and poorly arranged, but a newer building for men had improved conditions, with plans for future improvements including possibly constructing an almshouse conforming to a model plan.

This appears to be an administrative record documenting the state of this public welfare institution at the turn of the 20th century.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image presents a scanned document from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission, specifically an exhibit by the State Board of Charities. The document is titled "STATE OF NEW YORK" and features a white background with black text.

Document Details:

• Title: STATE OF NEW YORK
• Subtitle: Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission
• Exhibit by: State Board of Charities
• Content: The document contains various sections, including:
  • Name of institution: Steuben County Almshouse
  • System (congregate or cottage): Congregate
  • Fiscal control: Board of Supervisors of County
  • Visitation and inspection: State Board of Charities
  • Capacity: 100
  • Average weekly per capita cost of maintenance: $1.95
  • Total number supported during the year: 295
  • State poor: 179
  • County poor: 117
  • Total number remaining in institution October 1, 1903: 108
  • Classification: Able-bodied, 10; over 70 years of age, 68; sick or infirm, 82; blind, 4; mentally defective, 15
  • Total expenses 1903: $15,264.41
  • General information: The main building of the almshouse type is old, poorly arranged, and lacks modern facilities. The newer building for men has greatly bettered former conditions. Other improvements have been suggested, and probably in time an almshouse conforming to the model plan will be erected.

Visual Description:

• The document is printed on white paper with black text.
• The text is in a serif font, with some sections highlighted in blue.
• The document is placed on a beige background, which appears to be a scanned image of a table or desk.

Context:

• The document is likely from the early 20th century, given the reference to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission and the mention of the model plan for almshouses.
• The document provides information about the Steuben County Almshouse in New York, including its capacity, expenses, and general conditions.

Overall, the image presents a historical document that provides insight into the operations and conditions of the Steuben County Almshouse in the early 20th century.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a document titled "STATE OF NEW YORK" and "Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission," which appears to be an exhibit by the State Board of Charities. The document is presented on a beige background with black text, featuring a rectangular box containing the information.

Document Content:

• Title: STATE OF NEW YORK
• Subtitle: Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission
• Exhibit By: STATE BOARD OF CHARITIES

Document Structure:

• The document is divided into sections, each with a heading in bold font.
• The sections include:
  • Name of institution
  • Location
  • System (congregate or cottage)
  • Fiscal control
  • Visitation and inspection
  • Capacity
  • Average weekly per capita cost of maintenance
  • Total number supported during the year
  • State poor
  • Total number remaining in institution October 1, 1902
  • Classification
  • Total expenses
  • General information

Document Purpose:

• The document provides information about the Otsego County Almshouse, including its location, system, fiscal control, visitation and inspection, capacity, average weekly per capita cost of maintenance, total number supported during the year, state poor, total number remaining in institution October 1, 1902, classification, total expenses, and general information.

Conclusion:

• The document is a comprehensive report on the Otsego County Almshouse, providing detailed information about its operations, finances, and demographics.
• The document is likely intended for use by the State Board of Charities or other government agencies responsible for overseeing the almshouse.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image is a scanned document from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission, State Board of Charities, State of New York. It appears to be a report or exhibit about the Otsego County Almshouse in Phoenix Mills, Otsego County, New York. The document contains various details about the institution, including its name, location, system (congregation or cottage), financial control (board of supervisors of county), supervision (county superintendent of the poor), visitation and inspection (State Board of Charities), capacity, acreage, value of land and buildings, value of labor of inmates, value of products of farm, receipts from sales, average weekly per capita cost of maintenance, total number supported during the year, state poor, city or town poor, total number remaining in institution, classification, total expenses, and general information about the institution's condition and plans for improvement. The document is likely part of a larger collection or exhibition related to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image depicts a document titled "State of New York Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission Exhibit by State Board of Charities." The document provides detailed information about an institution called the Otsego County Almshouse. It is organized into several sections, including:

1. Name of Institution: Otsego County Almshouse
2. Location: Phoenix Hill, Otsego County, N.Y.
3. System (congregate or cottage): Congregate
4. Fiscal Control: Board of Supervisors of County
5. Supervision: County Superintendent of the Poor
6. Visitation and Inspection: State Board of Charities
7. Capacity: 100
8. Average Number Supported During the Year 1903: 895
9. Value of Land and Buildings 1903: $35,000
10. Value of Labor of Inmates 1903: $400
11. Value of Products of Farm 1903: $5,252.64
12. Receipts from Sales 1903: $448.26
13. Average Weekly Per Capita Cost of Maintenance 1903: $1.85
14. Average Number of Inmates 1903: 105
15. Total Number Supported During the Year 1903: 895
16. State Poor: 178
17. County Poor: 103
18. City or Town Poor: 117
19. Total Number Remaining in Institution October 1, 1903: 100
20. Classification:
    • Able-bodied: 18
    • Over 70 years of age: 48
    • Sick or infirm: 62
    • Blind: 4
    • Mentally defective: 15
21. Total Expenses 1903: $12,564.41

Additionally, the document includes general information about the almshouse, noting that the main building is old, poorly arranged, and lacks modern facilities. It mentions that a newer building for men has recently been constructed and that plans for a new almshouse conforming to the model plan are likely to be approved soon.

The document is formatted with a clear heading and subheadings, making it easy to navigate and understand the provided data. The text is primarily black, with some sections highlighted in blue for emphasis. The background of the document is a light gray, which contrasts well with the text, enhancing readability.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-13

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a typed document titled "State of New York, Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission". It's an exhibit by the State Board of Charities.

The document provides details about an institution called "Otsego County Almshouse", located in Phoenix Hills, Otsego County, NY. The administration is headed by the Keeper of the Almshouse, with supervision by the County Superintendent of the Poor.

The institution operates on a congregate system under the fiscal control of the Board of Supervisors of the county. Visitation and inspection are carried out by the State Board of Charities. It has a capacity of 100 individuals and occupies an acreage of 295.

The value of the land and buildings in 1903 was $35,000, while the value of farm products in 1903 amounted to $5,062.64, with receipts from sales totaling $446.00. The average weekly per capita cost of maintenance in 1903 was $1.95.

During the year 1903, a total of 295 people were supported, with 178 being county poor and 117 being city or town poor. The total number remaining in the institution as of October 1, 1903, was 101.

The document also includes classification details, with 18 individuals classified as able-bodied, 48 over 70 years of age, 63 as sick or infirm, 4 as blind, and 15 as mentally defective. The total expenses for 1903 were $18,254.41, and the average number of inmates for 1903 was 105. The value of labor of inmates in 1903 was $400. There were only general wards for hospital facilities.

General information about the institution indicates that the main building, of barrack type, is old, poorly arranged, and lacks modern facilities. However, the newer building for men has improved former conditions. The document suggests that other improvements have been suggested and that an almshouse conforming to the model plan may be erected in the future.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-13

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a document from the "Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission" of the State of New York, exhibited by the "State Board of Charities." The document is a statistical record, seemingly about an almshouse in Otsego County.

Here's a breakdown of the information provided in the document:

• Name of Institution: Otsego County Almshouse
• System: Congregate
• Fiscal Control: Board of Supervisors of County
• Visitation and Inspection: State Board of Charities
• Capacity: 100
• Acreage: 295
• Value of land and buildings (1903): $35,000
• Value of farm products (1903): $5,062.64
• Receipts from Sales (1903): $446.88
• Average weekly per capita cost of maintenance (1903): $1.95
• Total number supported during the year (1903): 295
• State Poor: 1
• County Poor: 178
• City or Town Poor: 117
• Total number remaining in institution (October 1, 1903): 101
• Classification: Able-bodied (10), over 70 years of age, sick or infirm (83), blind (4), mentally defective (15)
• Total Expenses (1903): $18,004.41
• Location: Phoenix Hills, Otsego County, N.Y.
• Administration: Keeper of Almshouse
• Supervision: County Superintendent of the Poor
• Hospital Facilities: Only general wards
• Value of Labor of Inmates (1903): $400
• Average Number of Inmates (1903): 105

The document also contains a "General Information" section that gives some details about the physical state of the almshouse: "The main building of the barrack type is old, poorly arranged, and looks modern facilities. The newer building for men has greatly bettered former conditions. Other improvements have been suggested, and probably in time an almahouse conforming to the model plan will be erected."

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image is a document from the State of New York, specifically from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission, exhibited by the State Board of Charities. The document appears to provide information about a particular institution, likely a facility for individuals with mental health conditions. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Institution Details:

• Name of Institution: Staten Island Colony
• Location: Philadelphia Rd., Staten Island, N.Y.
• Administration: Keeper of cliniques
• System (congregate or cottage): Congregate
• Fiscal control (state or supervisors of county): Supervisors
• Visitation and inspection: State commission of lunacy
• Capacity:
  • Average number of inmates: 198
  • Value of land and buildings: $65,000
  • Value of produce of farm: $1,200
  • Receipts from sales: $465.95
  • Average number of inmates: 198
• Average weekly per capita cost of maintenance (1903): $1.65
• Total number supported during the year 1903: 206
  • Male: 107
  • Female: 99
  • City or town poor: 177
  • State poor: 29
• Total number residing in institution October 1, 1903: 207
  • Classification:
    • Able-bodied: 207
    • Over 70 years of age: 18
    • Sick or infirm: 63
    • Blind: 4
    • Mentally defective: 19
• Total expenses (1903): $30,956.42

General Information:
The document notes that the main building of the barrack type is old, poorly arranged, and lacks modern facilities. The newer building for men has greatly benefited former conditions. Other improvements have been made, and it is anticipated that further improvements will be made in the near future.

This document seems to be a report or summary of the operational and financial status of the Staten Island Colony, providing insights into its capacity, costs, and the conditions of its facilities.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-08-02

This image shows an official document from the state of New York related to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission. It is an exhibit by the State Board of Charities concerning the Otsego County Almshouse. The document provides detailed information about the almshouse, including:

• Name of institution: Otsego county almshouse
• Location: Phoenix Mills, Otsego County, N.Y.
• System: Congregate
• Administration: Keeper of almshouse
• Fiscal control: Board of Supervisors of County
• Supervision: County Superintendent of the Poor
• Visitation and inspection: State Board of Charities
• Hospital facilities: Only general wards
• Capacity: 100
• Acreage: 295
• Value of land and buildings (1903): $35,000
• Value of labor of inmates (1903): $400
• Value of products of farm (1903): $5,262.64
• Receipts from sales (1903): $448.98
• Average number of inmates (1903): 105
• Average weekly per capita cost of maintenance (1903): $1.95
• Total number supported during the year (1903): 295
• Total number remaining in institution (October 1, 1903): 102
• Classification of inmates:
  • Able-bodied: 18
  • Over 70 years of age: 48
  • Sick or infirm: 62
  • Blind: 4
  • Mentally defective: 15
• Total expenses (1903): $12,254.41

The document also includes general information about the almshouse, noting that the main building is of the barrack type, old, poorly arranged, and lacks modern facilities. It mentions that a newer building for men has greatly bettered former conditions, and other improvements have been suggested. It is anticipated that an almshouse conforming to the model plan will be erected.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-08-02

This image appears to be a historical document from the State of New York, specifically from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission, which was likely related to the World's Fair held in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1904. The document is an exhibit by the State Board of Charities, detailing information about the Otsego County Almshouse located in Phoenix Mills, Otsego County, New York.

Key Features of the Document:

1. Title:

   • "State of New York"
   • "Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission"
   • "Exhibit by State Board of Charities"

2. Details of the Almshouse:

   • Name: Otsego County Almshouse
   • Location: Phoenix Mills, Otsego County, N.Y.
   • System: Congregate
   • Administration: Keeper of almshouse and County Superintendent of the Poor
   • Hospital Facilities: Only general wards

3. Financial Information (1903):

   • Capacity: 100
   • Acreage: 295
   • Value of land and buildings: $35,000
   • Value of labor of inmates: $400
   • Value of products of farm: $5,262.64
   • Receipts from sales: $448.98
   • Average weekly per capita cost of maintenance: $1.95
   • Total number supported during the year: 295
   • State poor: 0
   • County poor: 178
   • City or town poor: 117
   • Total number remaining in institution October 1, 1903: 102
   • Classification: Able-bodied: 18; over 70 years of age: 48; sick or infirm: 62; blind: 4; mentally defective: 15
   • Total expenses: $12,254.41

4. General Information:

   • The main building, of the barrack type, is old, poorly arranged, and lacks modern facilities.
   • The newer building for men has greatly bettered former conditions.
   • Other improvements have been suggested, and probably in time an almshouse conforming to the model plan will be erected.

This document provides a detailed snapshot of the state of the almshouse in 1903, including its capacity, facilities, finances, and the conditions of the buildings.