Drumcondra Magdalen Home, Dublin - Side View
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Drumcondra Magdalen Home, Dublin - Side View
Side view of the Drumcondra Magdalen (or Magdalene) Home, Dublin. The home was founded in 1858 as a girls reformatory but later became a laundry home for single mothers. Date: Date unknown
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Media ID 14147322
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1858 Dublin Founded Laundry Magdalene Mothers Reformatory
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Historical Glance at Drumcondra Magdalen Home, Dublin: Side View 2. Subtitle: Unraveling the Layers of Ireland's Past through the Lens 3.. The Drumcondra Magdalen Home, located in Dublin, Ireland, stands as a poignant reminder of the country's complex social history. Founded in 1858 as a girls' reformatory, this institution later transformed into a laundry home for single mothers, serving as a shelter and a place of employment for countless women over the decades. In this evocative side view photograph, the Drumcondra Magdalen Home, with its imposing red-brick facade, exudes an air of both solitude and resilience. The building's architectural details, including the arched windows and intricate stonework, evoke a sense of the past, transporting us back to a time when the home was a vital part of the local community. Initially established to provide a safe and disciplined environment for wayward girls, the Drumcondra Magdalen Home eventually took on a new role as a laundry home for single mothers in the late 19th century. The women, often stigmatized by society, were given the opportunity to earn a living by working in the laundry, thus helping to support themselves and their children. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing an intriguing look at a significant piece of Dublin's history. The Drumcondra Magdalen Home, with its rich and complex past, continues to resonate with the stories of the women who lived and worked there, contributing to the rich tapestry of Ireland's social history. Date: Date unknown Source: Mary Evans Prints Online
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