Winslow Homer vintage print 1874 New York Charities-St Barnabas House

Description: Vintage Civil War Print: New York Charities -St. Barnabas House-304 Mulberry Stree-Drawn by Winslow Homer-nicely matted Year of Publication: 1874 Harper's Weekly Size: 11" x 15.5" 28 cm x 41 cm matted- 13" x 18" 33cm x 46 cm Condition: excellent, normal aging (see pictures) St. Barnabas House was a mission house located in New York City in the 1870s. It was established by the Episcopal Church as a place to provide shelter, education, and spiritual guidance to the poor and disadvantaged.The mission was located in the area known as Hell's Kitchen, which was then a notorious slum. Many immigrants, including Irish, German, and Italian families, lived in overcrowded tenements and struggled to make ends meet. St. Barnabas House aimed to provide support and resources to these families.The mission provided a variety of services, including a school for children, a clinic for medical care, a soup kitchen for meals, and a shelter for homeless individuals. The staff at St. Barnabas House also provided spiritual guidance and support to those in need.In addition to its direct services, St. Barnabas House also advocated for social and political change to improve the lives of the poor. The mission's leaders were active in the movement for social reform and worked to raise awareness of the challenges facing the poor in New York City.Overall, St. Barnabas House played an important role in the lives of many poor and disadvantaged individuals in New York City during the 1870s. It provided crucial support and resources to those in need and helped to advocate for social change to improve the lives of the city's most vulnerable populations.

Price: 49.99 USD

Location: Montrose, California

End Time: 2024-11-30T01:37:08.000Z

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