Cleveland Workhouse. House of Refuge and Correction

Cleveland, Ohio correctional institution for petty offenders. It was established in 1871 and included facilities for adults (Workhouse) and for juveniles (House of Refuge and Correction). By 1907 it moved to a farm colony in the suburb of Warrensville and became known as the Warrensville House of Correction of the City of Cleveland. For a brief history of the institution, see the finding aid to MS. 3681, Cleveland Workhouse and House of Refuge and Correction Records.

From the description of Cleveland Workhouse and House of Refuge and Correction records, series II, 1930. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 780302540

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