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Welfare Island Improvements

THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. NEW YORK, SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 1923. Island Undergoes Metamorphosis;CitySpends CitySpends Millions on Institutions That the municipal institutions on | worst way. Immediately upon enterWelfare Island are as well equipped, ing office as Commissioner of Public Welfare, Mr. Coler ordered all managed and operated as any pri- the ceilings to be repaired and the vate. institutions in the city is the buildings to be fixed up. In many opinion of Bird S. Coler, Commis- cases there were baseboards around sioner of Public Welfare. the bottom of the walls, and these ities• on Welfare Island are only a boards having become loose lodged no minster part of the being Today the home for the aged and vast work end of vermin. the Department of Public infirm a model community. EveryWelfare, yet on this small island thing is spic and span, and in no slightly over a mile in length tetand instance is there anything to be deranging from 100 to 1,500 sired in the way of cleanliness. The facilities dormitories are spotless and throughwidth, there are adequate the institution the inmates seem out caring for one-third of the hos- happy and contented. Included in pital population of both Manhattan the home are 46 buildings, under the and the Bronx. When each of the supervision of Cornelius B. Cosgrove, institutions is running full blast the and the total number of inmates to island has a population of 12,000. date is 1,734. The buildings are grouped about During recent years the island has the central part of the island and been renovated from one end to the the life is that of a small community. other, but there are still many im- They have their own central store provements to be made. It was from which all the supplies are isshort time that sued. These supplies are checked only a ago a repreup as they are received, as they sentative of Grover Whalen, Commis- Are dealt out and then again sioner of Plant and Structures, vis- cook as they are issued to ited the island and recommended an There is a central kitchen in which appropriation of $150,000 for im- the cooking for all the houses is on the Metropolitan Hos- done and then the food is distributed pital. and served from steam tables. It of the 10-story building directly un- grove that $500,000 worth of supUntil the opening a few years ago was stated by nor Superintendent Cosder the Queensboro Bridge, and now plies are consumed yearly, and all used as a storehouse for the island the distribution is done by one man institutions, access to the island was and an assistant. In the kitchen the entirely by boat. In the case of a. old black iron cooking stoves have severely injured person a rough trip been replaced by new aluminum across the river might prove fatzi, boilers. but now motorcars are taken di- The purpose of this home is to rectly on. the island by means of care for indigent adults of both sexes, elevators in the storage building. and applicants for admission are Coler Pieads for jo-operation. House, where they are cared for referred to the Municipal Lodging According to Mr. Coler there is a temporarily pending investigation of great need for a co-operation the Bureau Investigations. Two. between the public and private inwards, one in each division, are asstitutions and agencies throughout signed to the blind, The total capathe city, and he that says that it is an city of the home is 1,904. absolute necessity this co-operation be carried out whole-heartedly Inmates Had Merry Xmas. and in an intelligent manner. Fur. Christmas time this year was a thermore, Commissioner Coler states particularly happy occasion. Herethat public charities must be ready tofore each inmate had received a at. all times to do all things for all people, regardless of creed, nation- was present which bought at wholeality, color, station in life or financial sale and distributed without regard status. They must be so organized to sex, so that in many cases men that no one who needs their assist- received articles of clothing suited ance shall be turned away unaided, only for a woman. This year, howhe said, and added organi- ever, Superintendent Cosgrove took that these zations must work along the lines of relief which have been definitely pains that each individual received sanctioned by the community. Pri- a present addressed to him and vate charity, on the other hand, can further, that this present was an deal with specialized forms of relief; article which he had desired. it can experiment with new ideas and So that the inmates will not waste through experiment can educate the their time and will be occupied, public to the worthiness of its cause. there taught are to make workrooms various where they articles- are It is generally understood that most do not realize the ex- clothing, needlework, mats, beadwork tent the confronting and weaving. In every case the people problems is opthese public institutions, and Mr. portunity given for the person to stated that due buy the material which is sold to Coler has repeatedly to the magnitude of the work of his him at cost. When the product is department it is an absolute neces- completed it is sold and he receives sity that they receive the support, of the The profit. the public at large, in that Central and Neurological Hosthey out their work to the pital, which is special hospital for may carry the care and treatment of destitute best advantage. To the average person little about persons suffering from diseases of the activities on Welfare Island 1s the nervous system, also the destiknown. Many persons are of the tute who are aged and sick, has n opinion that, in order to receive the capacity of with 740. all modern The and is hospital best treatment for sickness, they equipped up-tomust go to a private hospital, and appliances and date equipment. so, generally speaking, the vast work Prior to- 1918 the operating room of the hospitals on Wel- needed many improvements, and fare has been obscured. The gradually the necessary articles and municipal Island Department of Public Welfare spends is instruments aim of have the been installed. to It • something like $14,000,000 a year in the superintendent the upkeep of "its institutions have the entire building equipped throughout the city with all-metal tables and chairs. Welfare Island, formerly called The Neurological Hospital was Blackweil's Island, is situated in the built in 1909 with the idea of collectmiddle of the East River, extending ing in one place all the nervous from 57th to 86th sts., Manhattan, cases which prior to that date had and life the island is, from all been scattered all though the other on appearances, that of the small sized institutions. Now each inmate reThe streets are of ceives special treatment, and with town or city. well laid out and the installation of a asphalt and are which be physio-theraare kept up by prison labor. There peutic branch, will for the is a fire denartment, but, according treatment of rheumatics by baths, to the residents it is very seldom both mud and electric, they expect that it 14 called into action. Each to attain a high average of satisfacof the island institutions is entirely I tory cures. of the other and each, At the north end of the island is has its church. Besides the the independent own Metropolitan Hospital, having a penitentiary, the workhouse a and two capacity of 1,665. This is a general hospitals, there are several other hospital for the care and treatment buildings of note and historical im- of all cases of destitute sick and inportance. First among these is the jured, including tuberculosis, and Blackwell Mansion, built in 1781, and excepting contagious diseases. The now used staff house for dochospital also maintains a school for tors. nursing and a social service department, and has a large playground Improvements Since 1918. for children and a supervisor always When Commissioner Bird S. Coler in attendance. came into office in 1918 the condi- Connected with the Metropolitan tions on Blackwell's Island, as it Hospital are 15 large buildings and was then known, were anything but many smaller ones. In the general best. In the New York City hospital division there are 715 pafor the Aged and Infirm the tients: 350 in the children's division a conditions were particularly bad. and 600 tuberculosis patients who Many of the ceilings were falling are in two separate wings known as down and needed repairing in the the East and West pavilion. There 1 1-Main entrance and Metropol• 86th st. boat landing, showing the 3-Superintendent's cottage on the itan Hospital. lighthouse, the nurses' home and the | island and view of 86th st. boat 2-View of the island from the E. I dormitories. landing. are in 1 attendance 70 visiting physicians and their assistants and 26 in- ternes. Metropolitan Building 100 Years Old. The main building is 100 years old and although many improvements have already been made, further alterations are necessary. In the main hallway of this building there is a circular stairway of striking beauty. It winds about the circular tower for three stories and is made of highly polished walnut. It is interesting to note that this particular stairway was described by Charles Dickens in his "American Travels." Situated at the extreme north end of the island is the nurses' home for the Metropolitan Hospital, and it is one of the most attractive buildings on the island. The building is under the supervision of Mrs. Sabra H. Datesman. The living room and lounge of this building immediately strike home visitor as having an unusually atmosphere. it is here that the nurses, when off duty, spend their hours of leisure and occasionally the regularity of the evening is broken by a dance given under the auspices of the, hospital. The City Hospital at the south end of the island is almost the same the Metropolitan with the exception that it is somewhat smaller. It is a general hospital for the care of the dependent sick except those having contagious diseases, and maintains a neurological clinic. a school of nursing and a social service department. The institution is under the direction of Dr. Charles B. Bacon. In the operating room of this hos. pital they have a very efficient and sanitary ventilating system. The air is brought in at the bottom of the room and sent up to the ceiling by means of a glass shoot, and before the air can pass into the room it must pass through large pieces of gauze which are stretched across the opening. This step is taken as a precaution against the amount of soot which is in the air caused by the numerous surrounding factories in Manhattan and Brooklyn and also against soot and cinders from the harbor vessels. Prisoners Work on Streets. Scenes on Welfare Island in East River 000 Courtesy and consideration prevails throughout all the institutions and the superintendents have vied with one another for the betterment of conditions all over the island. It was only through their persistent and effective efforts that the city officials have been prevailed upon to make the, changes which have been deemed necessary for the bene. fit of health and sanitation. SEEKS MRS. ELIZABETH MEYERS. From New Brunswick. N. J., comes a request from Martha L. Skidmore for the address of Mrs. Elizabeth Meyers or her daughter, Carrie, who moved to Brooklyn from Manhattan some years ago and are believed to be living in the Williamsburg section. Mrs. Skidmore's address is R. F. D. Box 88 B. New Brunswick. | BUCKLEY-EGAN. The wedding of Miss Kathryn Regina Egan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Egan of 765 Carroll st., to Joseph Edward Buckley, took place last Saturday morning at 11 o'clock In the Church of 'St. Francis Xavier, Mons. David J. Hickey officiating. Miss May Agnes Egan attended the bride as maid of honor, and the bridesmaids were Miss Madeleine Noonan and Miss Jean Patton. Miss Gertrude Donovan acted as flower girl. Walter Buckley was best man for the bridegroom. and the ushers included Edward Buckley, Bartholomew Buckley, Floyd Egan and Jack Egan. The bride, who is a graduate of Erasmus Hall High School and St. Agnes Seminary, is a member of Alpha Delta Phi. Mr. Buckley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Buckley of 751 Carroll st. and a graduate of St. Stephen's. up for a Sports Holiday! Snatch a week before March 1st. Book to Quebec! A fur barouche will sleigh "Monsieur et Madame" thru snow banked "rues." Up to a great baronial castle . .... Inside,all the comforts and service of your favorite metropolitan hotel,- by Canadian Pacific .... Outside, a gay winter carnival, by Quebec. Toboggans tearing down Dufferin Terrace slide. Skaters pirouetting on the rink. Ski-ers floating off the ski-jump .... It's cold, yet the sun warms. It's strenuous, yet the ozone MERCHANT TAILORS TO MEET IN DETROIT; LACK OF WORKERS Detroit, Jan. 27-Styles for custom-made men's clothing for the present year are expected to be set here during the 14th annual meeting of the National Association of Merchant Tailors, Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, inclusive. The fashion decrees will be contained in the report of the fashion committee. One of the most important questions to come before the convention, according to Wilbur W. Stewart of Philadelphia, association president, is the lack of workers in the clothing trade, said by Mr. Stewart to have been caused by restrictions on immigration. "It now requires 13 to fill order for a suit of clothes," Mr. Stewart said. *This is harmful to the business and we will seek to find 2 remedy at the convention." DOMESTIC CASES INCREASE Domestic cases have become SC numerous in the Long Island City Court the probation officer, who was only assigned to the court four days a. week, will now spend the entire week at court. Probation Officer John Hammil, who divided his time between this court and the Flushing Magistrate's Court, will be the man assigned. In speaking of the cases that are coming before him he stated that domestic trouble in the Long Island City section of Queens has increased to such a volume that he has been spending sixteen and eighteen hours a day in disposing of the cases. Stern West Forty-second Street The penitentiary and workhouse, have been vastly improved during recent years. The penitentiary, capable housing 1,500. is as neat and clean as ever a building could be. According to the Warden one of the greatest assets in keeping the place neat and sanitary the recent installation of metal tables and chairs. In a large institution of that kind it is exceedingly difficult to keep articles clean which are made of wood, for they get spotted and stained and cannot be properly cleansed. The prisoners do not fair as badly as might be expected. All day long most of them are out doors working either on parts of the building o1 else on the roads, all of which are of asphalt. It was said by the superintendent that had it not been for the prison labor there never would have been such fine roads as there are today. Taken all in all Welfare Island is a place for the city to be proud of. It is a place where every person should know he can go and receive the best medical attention possible. Value-Quality-and Semi-Annual One would rarely furniture embodying prevailing throughout 7-pc. Louis XVI Chamber Suite and mouldings of antique silver. 42-inch + top chiffonier; 52-inch bench, and night stand. Dresser, over silk damask... . 5-pc. Parchment 4-pc. Walnut Chamber 4-pc. Mahogany Chamber DINING 10-pc. Early Georgian 10-pc. Walnut Dining
Article from 28 Jan 1923Brooklyn Eagle(Brooklyn, NY)
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