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This image depicts a historical document from the "State of New York Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission," presented by the State Board of Charities. It reports on the "Oswego City Almshouse," providing statistical and operational details about the institution, which was located in Oswego, Oswego County, NY.

Key details on the document include:

• Capacity and agricultural contributions: The almshouse had a capacity of 75 inmates, 136 acres, and a farm that contributed significantly to its maintenance. The value of farm products in 1903 was listed as $3,000.
• Financial information: Total expenses for 1903 amounted to $6,054.94, with an average weekly per capita maintenance cost of $1.71.
• Inmate classification: Inmates were categorized as able-bodied (16), over 70 years of age (17), sick or infirm (21), blind (1), and mentally defective (6). The average number of inmates in 1903 was 41, while 45 remained in the institution as of October 1, 1903.
• Governance and supervision: Fiscal control was under city authorities, and supervision was managed by commissioners, with visitation and inspection conducted by the State Board of Charities. Administration was handled by a keeper.
• Hospital facility: Special wards were provided.
• General description: The almshouse was described as one of the best examples of its kind in the state, operating under the control of a city board of charities and maintained with local taxation. Its farm and dairy contributed more than half the amount needed for maintenance. The buildings were noted as new.

This document provides an overview of the almshouse's operations, costs, and inmate population in 1903, showcasing its efficiency and structural organization during that historical period.

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The image is a document titled "State of New York Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission Exhibit by State Board of Charities." It provides details about the Oswego city almshouse, located in Oswego, Oswego County, N.Y. The system is congregate and falls under the administration of a Keeper, with fiscal control by city authorities and supervision by commissioners. The visitation and inspection are conducted by the State Board of Charities, and hospital facilities include special wards.

The almshouse has a capacity of 75 inmates and is situated on 136 acres. The value of land and buildings in 1903 was $34,000, with the value of labor of inmates estimated at $200. The value of farm products was $3,000, and receipts from sales were $2,555.48, with an average number of inmates at 41. The average weekly per capita cost of maintenance in 1903 was $1.71. The total number supported during 1903 was 71, all from the city or town poor category.

As of October 1, 1903, 45 individuals remained in the institution, classified as able-bodied, over 70 years of age, sick or infirm, blind, or mentally defective, with respective counts of 16, 17, 21, 1, and 6. Total expenses for 1903 amounted to $6,054.94.

The document notes that the almshouse is one of the best examples of a city almshouse in the state, controlled by a city board of charities, and maintained by local taxation. The farm and dairy contributions cover more than half of the operating costs, and the buildings are described as new.

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The image appears to be an exhibit by the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission of the State Board of Charities for the State of New York. It provides detailed information about the Oswego City Almshouse, including its system, fiscal control, visitation and inspection, capacity, value of land and buildings, value of products, average weekly per capita cost of maintenance, total number supported, classification of residents, and total expenses. The exhibit also includes general information about the Oswego City Almshouse, stating that it is one of the best examples of a city almshouse in the state, under the control of the state board of charities, and maintained by local taxation.

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This image shows a historical document from the State of New York's Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission, specifically an exhibit by the State Board of Charities. It details information about the Oswego City Almshouse located in Oswego County, NY.

The document provides various administrative and statistical details from 1903, including:

• It was a congregate system facility administered by a Keeper
• Capacity was 75 with 135 acres of land
• Property value was $34,000
• Average number of inmates was 41
• Weekly per capita cost was $1.71
• Had 71 city/town poor residents
• Classification of residents included: 16 able-bodied, 17 over 70 years old, 21 sick or infirm, 1 blind, and 6 mentally defective

The general information section notes it was considered one of the best examples of a city almshouse in the State, under city board of charities control and maintained by local taxation. Its farm and dairy contributed more than half of the maintenance costs, and the buildings were noted as new.

This document appears to be part of a larger survey or census of charitable institutions in New York State, possibly for display at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (also known as the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair).

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The image depicts a document from the State of New York, specifically the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission, which is an exhibit by the State Board of Charities. The document is a report on the Oswego City Almshouse, providing information on its administration, fiscal control, and maintenance.

Document Details

• Title: "STATE OF NEW YORK" and "Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission"
• Subtitle: "EXHIBIT BY STATE BOARD OF CHARITIES"
• Content: Report on the Oswego City Almshouse, including:
  • Name of institution: Oswego City Almshouse
  • Location: Oswego, Oswego County, N.Y.
  • System (congregate or cottage): Congregate
  • Fiscal control: City authorities
  • Supervision: Commissioners
  • Visitation and inspection: State Board of Charities
  • Capacity: 78
  • Value of land and buildings: $34,000
  • Value of products of farm: $1,000
  • Receipts from sales: $2,355.40
  • Average weekly per capita cost of maintenance: $1.71
  • Total number supported during the year: 71
  • State poor, county poor, city or town poor: 71
  • Total number remaining in institution October 1, 1903: 45
  • Classification: Able-bodied, 16; over 70 years of age, 17; sick or infirm, 21; blind, 1; mentally defective, 6
  • Total expenses 1903: $6,004.94
  • General information: One of the best examples of a city almshouse in the State, under control of a city board of charities, and maintained by local taxation. Its farm and dairy contribute more than one-half of the amount needed for its maintenance. The buildings are new.

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The document is set against a beige background, with a darker beige border around the edges. The text is in black, with some blue highlights for emphasis.

Overall

The document provides a detailed report on the Oswego City Almshouse, highlighting its administration, fiscal control, and maintenance. The report is presented in a clear and concise manner, making it easy to read and understand.

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The image displays a document titled "STATE OF NEW YORK" and "Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission EXHIBIT BY STATE BOARD OF CHARITIES." The document is presented on a beige background with black text, featuring a white rectangle in the center that contains the main content. The title is written in large, bold font at the top of the rectangle, followed by a series of lines that provide information about the institution being described.

The first line reads "Name of institution," followed by "Oswego city almshouse" in smaller text. The next line states "System (congregate or cottage)," with "Congregate" written below it. The following lines provide additional details about the institution, including its location, administration, fiscal control, visitation and inspection, capacity, value of products of farm, average weekly per capita cost of maintenance, total number supported during the year, state poor, county poor, city or town poor, total number remaining in institution, classification, total expenses, and general information.

The document appears to be a report or exhibit from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission, which was held in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1904. The commission was established to promote the state of Louisiana and its resources, and this document likely represents one of the exhibits or displays presented at the exposition. Overall, the document provides a detailed overview of the Oswego City Almshouse, including its operations, finances, and demographics.

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The image is a document from the State of New York, Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission, titled "Exhibit by State Board of Charities." The document provides detailed information about the Oswego City Almshouse, located in Oswego County, New York. It includes data on the institution's capacity, financial details, and the demographics of the inmates. The document is dated 1903 and highlights the institution's role in caring for the poor and elderly, mentioning its farm and dairy operations that contribute significantly to its maintenance costs. The document also notes that the buildings are new and that the institution is one of the best examples of a city almshouse in the state, under the control of a city board of charities and maintained by local taxation.

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The image shows a document that appears to be an exhibit by the State Board of Charities. The document is titled "State of New York Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission." The document contains information about the institution, including its name, location, system, fiscal control, visitation and inspection, hospital facilities, capacity, value of land and buildings, value of products of farm, receipts from sales, average number of inmates, average weekly per capita cost of maintenance, total number supported during the year, state poor, county poor, city or town poor, total number remaining in institution, classification, and total expenses. The document also includes general information about the institution, such as its classification as an able-bodied institution and its status as one of the best examples of a city almshouse in the State.

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The image shows a document titled "State of New York" with "Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission" printed underneath. It is an exhibit by the State Board of Charities. The document provides details about the "Oswego City Almshouse." Information includes the system being congregate, fiscal control by city authorities, visitation and inspection by the State Board of Charities, a capacity of 75, and an acreage of 136. The value of land and buildings in 1903 was $34,000, with a value of products from the farm being $5,000.

Receipts from sales in 1903 totaled $2,355.40, with an average weekly per capita cost of maintenance at $1.71. The total number supported during the year was 71, and the number remaining in the institution on October 1, 1903, was 45. A classification of inmates is listed: Able-bodied (16), over 70 years of age (17), sick or infirm (21), blind (1), and mentally defective (6).

Total expenses for 1903 are noted as $6,054.94. General information indicates it is "one of the best examples of a city almshouse in the State, under control of a city board of charities, and maintained by local taxation." The farm and dairy contribute more than one-half of the amount needed for its maintenance, and the buildings are new.

A location is noted as Oswego, Oswego county, N.Y., and it is administered by a Keeper. Supervision is listed as Commissioners. Hospital facilities include special wards, and the value of labor of inmates in 1903 was $200. The average number of inmates in 1903 was 41.

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This is a historical document from the State of New York, created by the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission and exhibited by the State Board of Charities. It's a detailed report on the Oswego City Almshouse, providing various statistics and information.

Key details include:

• Name of Institution: Oswego City Almshouse
• Location: Oswego, Oswego County, N.Y.
• System: Congregate
• Fiscal Control: City authorities
• Capacity: 75
• Acreage: 136
• Value of Land and Buildings (1903): $34,000
• Value of Products of Farm (1903): $5,000
• Average Weekly Per Capita Cost of Maintenance (1903): $1.71
• Total Number Supported During the Year (1903): 71
• Total Number Remaining in Institution (October 1, 1903): 45
• Classification: Includes breakdowns for able-bodied, those over 70, sick or infirm, blind, and mentally defective residents.
• Total Expenses (1903): $6,054.94
• General Information: Mentions the almshouse as a good example in the state, controlled by a city board of charities, and supported by local taxation. The farm and dairy contribute significantly to its maintenance, and the buildings are new.
• Administration: By Keeper
• Hospital Facilities: Special wards
• Value of Labor of Inmates (1903): $200
• Average Number of Inmates (1903): 41

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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 provides detailed information about a specific institution, which appears to be the "Jamestown city almshouse."

Here is a summary of the key points from the document:

1. Institution Details:

   • Name of Institution: Jamestown city almshouse
   • Location: Jamestown, Chautauqua county, N.Y.
   • System (Congregate or Cottage): Congregate
   • Administration: By Keeper
   • Fiscal Control: City authorities
   • Supervision: Commissioners
   • Visitation and Inspection: State Board of Charities

2. Capacity and Value:

   • Capacity: 150
   • Average Number of Inmates (1903): 61
   • Value of Land and Buildings (1903): $24,000
   • Value of Labor of Inmates (1903): $905
   • Value of Products of Farm (1903): $2,125
   • Receipts from Sales (1903): $2,855.40

3. Costs and Expenses:

   • Average Weekly Per Capita Cost of Maintenance (1903): $1.71
   • Total Expenses (1903): $24,954.94

4. Population and Classification:

   • Total Number Supported During the Year (1903): 71
   • State Poor: 0
   • County Poor: 0
   • City or Town Poor: 71
   • Total Number Remaining in Institution on October 1, 1903: 60
   • Classification:
     • Able-bodied: 16
     • Over 70 years of age: 27
     • Sick or Infirm: 21
     • Blind: 1
     • Mentally Defective: 6

5. General Information:

   • The institution is described as one of the best examples of a city almshouse in the State, under the control of a city board of charities, and maintained by local taxation.
   • The farm and dairy contribute more than two-thirds of the amount needed for its maintenance.
   • The buildings are noted as new.

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the Jamestown city almshouse, including its administrative structure, financial details, population statistics, and general operational information.

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This image is a document from the State of New York, specifically from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission, which was a part of the 1904 World's Fair held in St. Louis, Missouri. It is an exhibit by the State Board of Charities, detailing the operation of the Oswego City Almshouse, located in Oswego, Oswego County, New York. The document provides various statistics and information about the almshouse, including its capacity, location, administrative structure, fiscal control, supervision, and the financial details for the year 1903. Here's a breakdown of the content:

• Name of institution: Oswego City Almshouse
• System (congregate or cottage): Congregate
• Location: Oswego, Oswego County, N.Y.
• Administration: By Keeper
• Supervision: Commissioners
• Hospital facilities: Special wards
• Capacity: 75
• Acreage: 136
• Value of land and buildings (1903): $34,000
• Value of labor of inmates (1903): $200
• Value of products of farm (1903): $3,000
• Receipts from sales (1903): $2,355.48
• Average number of inmates (1903): 41
• Average weekly per capita cost of maintenance (1903): $1.71
• Total number supported during the year (1903): 71
• State poor: 71
• County poor: 71
• City or town poor: 71
• Total number remaining in institution (October 1, 1903): 45
• Classification:
  • Able-bodied: 16
  • Over 70 years of age: 17
  • Sick or infirm: 21
  • Blind: 1
  • Mentally defective: 6
• Total expenses (1903): $6,054.94
• General information: The document highlights the almshouse as one of the best examples of a city almshouse in the state, operated by a city board of charities and maintained by local taxation. It mentions that the farm and dairy operations contribute more than one-half of the amount needed for its maintenance, and that the buildings are new.

The document serves as a historical record of the administration and financial status of the Oswego City Almshouse in 1903.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

This image shows a document from the State of New York, specifically an exhibit by the State Board of Charities presented to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission. The document provides detailed information about the Oswego City Almshouse located in Oswego, Oswego County, New York. Key details include:

• Name of Institution: Oswego City Almshouse
• System: Congregate
• Fiscal Control: City authorities
• Visitation and Inspection: State Board of Charities
• Supervision: Commissioners
• Location: Oswego, Oswego County, N.Y.
• Administration: By Keeper
• Hospital Facilities: Special wards
• Capacity: 75
• Acreage: 136
• Value of Land and Buildings in 1903: $34,000
• Value of Labor of Inmates in 1903: $200
• Value of Products of Farm in 1903: $3,000
• Receipts from Sales in 1903: $2,355.48
• Average Number of Inmates in 1903: 41
• Average Weekly Per Capita Cost of Maintenance in 1903: $1.71
• Total Number Supported During the Year 1903: 71 (State poor: 0, County poor: 0, City or Town poor: 71)
• Total Number Remaining in Institution on October 1, 1903: 45
• Classification: Able-bodied: 16, Over 70 years of age: 17, Sick or Infirm: 21, Blind: 1, Mentally Defective: 6
• Total Expenses in 1903: $6,054.94

General Information: The document notes that the Oswego City Almshouse is one of the best examples of a city almshouse in the state, under control of a city board of charities and maintained by local taxation. Its farm and dairy contribute more than one-half of the amount needed for its maintenance, and the buildings are new.