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Name: Renwick Smallpox Hospital, New York, New York

Location Type: Other

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Coordinates: 40.712728, -74.006015

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Renwick was used as a location to treat smallpox patients, but 13,000 lost their lives here before being dumped into the bay. The building was abandoned in the 1950's and is now thought to be a dangerous place, often used as a drug den. For those who are brave enough to explore, they might see the...

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