Posted 8 years ago
scottvez
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This 1870s stereoview depicts the residents of the "Colored Home" in St. Augustine Florida.
The Home was established by the executor of the estate of Buckingham Smith (Slave owner in the area). Smith died in 1871, and he left much of his estate to his former slaves. It was also Smith's desire to care for aged and invalid African Americans in the area.
The home opened in 1873 with six female residents and two male residents-- probably the folks in this image.
Unfortunately the executor made poor investments with Smith's money and the Home was closed a few years later.
The stereoview is a typical orange stock with pink back which is typical of the 1870s. The paper label is really interesting. It identifies the location and refers to the residents as inmates.
Reproduction of this image in any form is not authorized.
Wonderful photo. Great piece of American history!
Thanks much retro-- I appreciate you looking and commenting!
scott
Agree a great important part of American history!
Makes ya wonder what was in the heart of the executor but hard to say.
Thanks for looking pinbacks. The article I read online mentioned investment in Railroad stocks that had big losses.
scott
Thanks official and bijou.
scott
Thanks for looking ted and tom.
scott
Wow, their faces say it all. Ain't nothin to be happy about right there.
Thanks sign appreciate you looking. Agree-- the subjects faces certainly show a hard life.
scott
Thanks tammy and freon.
scott
Thanks again rade!
scott