New Haven Jewish Home for the Aged
New Haven Jewish Home for the Aged, Heritage nursing home in Hill neighborhood, New Haven, United States.
Description
The New Haven Jewish Home for the Aged is a nursing home on Davenport Avenue built with Beaux-Arts architecture featuring brick, steel, and concrete materials. The facility sits west of Yale-New Haven Hospital at the corner of Davenport Avenue and Asylum Street.
History
The facility was founded in 1914 by the Sisters of Zion and relocated to its current building in 1923. It gained National Register of Historic Places status in 1979.
Culture
The facility represents the second organization of its type in Connecticut, serving elderly Jewish residents from southern Connecticut and extending into New York City.
Practical
The location is easy to find since it sits at a well-known street corner near a major hospital. The area is accessible by public transportation and offers clear directions from downtown.
Did you know?
The building underwent major expansions in the 1950s and mid-1970s while keeping its original architectural character intact. These additions show how the facility adapted to growing community needs without losing its historical appearance.
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