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    Communicable diseases were a threat in early Alpena. This building, referred to as the "Pest House," was used to quarantine patients. The name is derived from "pestilence," which refers to an infecti

    Communicable diseases were a threat in early Alpena. This building, referred to as the "Pest House," was used to quarantine patients. The name is derived from "pestilence," which refers to an infecti

    The Donald McRae Hospital was located at 608 Washington Avenue in Alpena, Michigan.

    The Alpena County House, also known as the Poor House, was built of brick in 1892 to replace the County Poor House that burned on July 28, 1891.

    Chisholm Street looking across the Thunder Bay River. House in center background was called the "Pest House" or "Raven's Craig." People with contagious diseases were quarantined there.