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*Oklahoma County Poor Farm
 
*Oklahoma County Poor Farm
*Oklahoma County Home
 
 
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In 1936 a new modern ward was planned and built to replace the ancient wood frame building at the county poor farm northeast of Oklahoma City.
 
In 1936 a new modern ward was planned and built to replace the ancient wood frame building at the county poor farm northeast of Oklahoma City.
 
In 1967 a  County Homes was built at 7401 NW 23rd Street to house 64 people. In 1984 it was still in operation, housing approx. 20 people at time. It was also reported in 1984 that the Home was supported by funds supplied by the County Commissioners office. Most of the inhabitants in this era were temporary stays - with only a handful of residents staying several years.
 
 
Over the years, this Almshouse has been used to house the elderly and decrepit, as well as to house juvenile criminal offenders, and as a phyciatric and alcohol treatment center.
 
 
  
 
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