Angel of Ashland abortion clinic was here.
African American History Controversies History No Longer There Photographed / Painted, Locations
Angel of Ashland abortion clinic was here.
Dr. Robert D. Spencer, known as the "Angel of Ashland," performed between 40,000 and 100,000 abortions here in a pre-Roe v. Wade age. He allegedly built quarters here for Black patients who could not stay anywhere in town. Only a vacant lot is here now. See https://www.inquirer.com/life/pennsylvania-roe-abortion-provider-ashland-history-20220505.html.
| Publication date | May 09, 2022 |
| Neighborhood | Schuylkill County |
Property ID: 11428
Updated on: May 09, 2022
Dr. Robert D. Spencer, known as the "Angel of Ashland," performed between 40,000 and 100,000 abortions here in a pre-Roe v. Wade age. He allegedly built quarters here for Black patients who could not stay anywhere in town. Only a vacant lot is here now. See https://www.inquirer.com/life/pennsylvania-roe-abortion-provider-ashland-history-20220505.html.
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Dr. Spencer's Office Site, 531 Centre Street, Ashland, Pennsylvania, 17921, United States
Schuylkill County, .
Schuylkill County, .
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African American History Controversies History No Longer There Photographed / Painted, Locations
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Created Date:
05-09-2022
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