New York City Opens Women's House Of Detention
New York City's first women's prison opened in 1932, according to 99% Invisible. The prison had a unique feature.
Original reporting · 99percentinvisible.org
Original: “100 Objects #21: Window from the House of D”
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Key points from 99% Invisible’s report
- The Women's House of Detention was New York City's first women's prison.
- It was opened in 1932 in Greenwich Village.
- The prison had a unique feature, the details of which are not specified.
The Women's House of Detention in New York City was opened in 1932, as reported by 99% Invisible. It was located in the heart of Greenwich Village.
The prison was intended to make women quiet, private, and properly feminine, 99% Invisible reported. This goal was reflected in the building's design and features.
One unique feature of the building was originally meant to achieve a specific purpose, although the details of this feature are not specified, 99% Invisible noted.
Questions and answers
When was the Women's House of Detention opened?
The Women's House of Detention was opened in 1932.
Where was the Women's House of Detention located?
The Women's House of Detention was located in the heart of Greenwich Village.
