In 1850, a new yard dedicated to the Nursery opened. Despite the new facilities, conditions were still inadequate for the health and care of mothers and babies. Content warning: This chapter discusses infant mortality. If at Cascades Female Factory, we recommend you listen to this chapter while walking through Yard 4 (stop 15).

In 1850, a new yard dedicated to the Nursery opened. Despite the new facilities, conditions were still inadequate for the health and care of mothers and babies. Content warning: This chapter discusses infant mortality. If at Cascades Female Factory, we recommend you listen to this chapter while walking through Yard 4 (stop 15).

In 1850, a new yard dedicated to the Nursery opened. Despite the new facilities, conditions were still inadequate for the health and care of mothers and babies.&nbsp;Content warning: This chapter discusses infant mortality.&nbsp;If at Cascades Female Factory, we recommend you listen to this chapter while walking through Yard 4 (stop 15).&nbsp;

Chapter 15: Yard Four - Nursery (Location: Yard 4)

The Cascades Female Factory Audio Experience provides an overview of the history of the site as well as the stories of the women and children that spent time here. Most of the structures and buildings that made up the Cascades Female Factory have been removed or lost with time. Today, you can take your time as you wander through the space and listen to true tales of the courage, resourcefulness and resilience of the women lived, worked and aspired to a better life outside these same walls. The audio experience fills in the space between then and now.&nbsp;

History

The Cascades Female Factory Audio Experience provides an overview of the history of the site as well as the stories of the women and children that spent time here. Most of the structures and buildings that made up the Cascades Female Factory have been removed or lost with time. Today, you can take your time as you wander through the space and listen to true tales of the courage, resourcefulness and resilience of the women lived, worked and aspired to a better life outside these same walls. The audio experience fills in the space between then and now. 

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Chapter 15: Yard Four - Nursery (Location: Yard 4)

Chapter 15: Yard Four - Nursery (Location: Yard 4)