Multnomah County's Hillside Poor Farm, circa 1898. Horse carts like this would have been used to transport goods and visitors to the facility.
Courtesy Multnomah County Archive
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Oregon once required counties to take care of their unhoused residents. The relief institutions, known as “poor farms,” provided food, medical care and even burial services for those without a home. How does that compare to today’s support for people living in poverty? We take a deep dive into the history of poor farms, and also try to understand the complex systems in place to support people experiencing homelessness in Oregon today.
Featuring:
- Kami Horton, OPB Oregon Experience documentary producer
- Alex Zielinski, OPB Portland city hall reporter
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