Once upon a time in Manhattan, there was a little northern jut of land called Tubby Hook. Later it would be known as Inwood, and it was one of the last bastions of bucolic existence on Manhattan Island. Perhaps because it was somewhat removed from the bustle of the city, while still being readily accessible, Inwood became the site of various institutions of “confinement,” primarily for women and girls
The House of Mercy: Anything But Merciful!
The House of Mercy: Anything But Merciful!
The House of Mercy: Anything But Merciful!
Once upon a time in Manhattan, there was a little northern jut of land called Tubby Hook. Later it would be known as Inwood, and it was one of the last bastions of bucolic existence on Manhattan Island. Perhaps because it was somewhat removed from the bustle of the city, while still being readily accessible, Inwood became the site of various institutions of “confinement,” primarily for women and girls