J. M. Gusky Hebrew Orphanage and Home of Western Pennsylvania

Dates:

Established - 1891

Closed - 1943-1947?

Locations:

1st site - 3605 Perrysville Avenue

Also Known As:

Jewish Family and Children's Service

Founder:

Mrs. Esther Gusky in memory of her husband, Jacob M.

Sponsoring Agency:

Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Pittsburg

Notes:

Location of Records:

Orphanage and adoption records no longer available.

Sources:

PA Department Vertical Files (Orphanages)

Pittsburgh Photographic Library (Allegheny - 1)

1895 Greater Pittsburg Handbook **(r917.4886 K17)**

Directory of Institutions in Pennsylvania, 1916 **(r361 P3993)**

1933 Directory of Service Agencies

1943 Directory of Social Resources