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Lawrence Veiller was a Progressive Age social worker in New York City. He headed the Charity Organization Society of New York City (CSO). He is most famous for organizing the Tenement House Exhibition of 1900 to make people aware of the abhorent living conditions of the poor, hoping to effect change. The exhibit was held in a building on 5th Avenue for two weeks and opened the eyes of many affluent people and politicians. He is credited with bringing about change in the form of the New York Tenement House Act of 1901.
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How did Lawrence Washington died?
Lawrence Washington died at the age of 34 from TB.
Who was Lawrence Washington?
Lawrence Washington was George Washingtons half-brother. George went to live with Lawrence after his father died in 1743. Lawrence acted as a substitute father to George. Lawrence was 14 years older that george and was from his fathers first marriage.
What latitude and longitude is Lawrence Kansas?
The center of Lawrence, KS is at 38.9717 degrees north and 95.2353 degrees west. It is also the home of Kansas University.
What was the name of the brother who took care of George Washington after his father died?
Lawrence Washinton. He was George's older half-brother.
Was Lawrence George Washington's brother or stepbrother?
He was his brother
