• Ep. 74: History of Rolling Hills Asylum

  • Oct 21 2024
  • Length: 39 mins
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Ep. 74: History of Rolling Hills Asylum

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    This week we discuss the history of Rolling Hills Asylum, which was known as the Genesee County Poor Farm while it was in operation. Learn about the historical context that shows why poorhouses started in New York. Find out about the doctor that exposed the horrific conditions that poor and mentally ill folks were living in. Finally, discover when and why the Genesee County Farm became known as Rolling Hills Asylum.

    All sources will be listed at the end of the episode transcript.

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