Cleveland Workhouse. House of Refuge and Correction

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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

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.

From the description of Records 1855-1950. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 17725648

From the description of Cleveland Workhouse and House of Refuge and Correction records, 1855-1950 [microform]. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 48762389

Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Cleveland (Ohio). Division of Outdoor Relief. corporateBody
associatedWith Cleveland (Ohio). Division of Outdoor Relief. corporateBody
associatedWith Highland View Hospital. corporateBody
associatedWith Warrensville House of Correction of the City of Cleveland. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Ohio--Cleveland
Ohio--Cleveland
Ohio--Cleveland
Subject
Correctional institution
Crime
Crime and criminals
Criminals
Criminals
Rehabilitation of criminals
Workhouses
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1855

Active 1950

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