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The Home of the Friendless

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The Home for the Friendless is a historic building in St. Louis, Missouri. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. An elder care facility, it is at 4431 South Broadway.[1]

It was on Carondelet Road. It was for "friendless old ladies."[2] A court case addressed whether it could be taxed.[3]

The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation considered it for National Register listing in 2015.[4]

History

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In 1847, a "Home for the Friendless" was built in New York City.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Home of the Friendless (U.S. National Park Service)".
  2. ^ "1882: The Institutions of St. Louis". 10 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Home of the Friendless V. Rouse, 75 U. S. 430 (1869)".
  4. ^ "Historic Preservation Council to consider nominations for National Register Aug. 14 | Missouri Department of Natural Resources".
  5. ^ "Landmarks Preservation Commission March 28, 2000; Designation List 312 LP-2049 (Former) AMERICAN FEMALE GUARDIAN SOCIETY and HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS WOODY CREST HOME, 936 Woodycrest Avenue, The Bronx. Built 1901-02; architect, William B. Tuthill Landmark Site: Borough of Bronx Tax Map Block 2504, Lot 6" (PDF).