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NenaE, Ingrando Home was located on the east side of 45S right before the Ellington overpass.  It had a black iron arch that said "The Ingrando Home for Children".  The superindent's name was Ida M. Brooks but we all called her Granny.  She was assisted by Effie Mae (cook) her husband, Booker T (grounds keeper, handman, etc.), two housemothers and a relief.  Granny, Effie Mae, and Booker T were always there; whereas the other housemothers would come and go.  Effie Mae was a southern style cook and no one I know of has been able to top her skill.  The Inrando moved when I was 11yrs to a mansion on South Park Blvd.  It was MUCH smaller and we no longer had the fields to wander in.  Dyer took over the original Ingrando building and later I heard it was the one of the buildings the fireman firebug torched. It was vacant then, I think. When I get enough nerve, I'll look at the news link MARMER provided. Out of all the institutions I was in and out of, the Ingrando was the longest (6 years) and the best.  Most unusual place.  As far as Ingrando Park, yes I've read about the many contributions from the Ingrando Foundation.  You can find more online.  Did you know anyone there or were you there?  Virginia Westberry Dec 19, 2014   

Hi all, before Dyer there was the Frank & Jennie Ingrando Home for Children.  I lived there from 5-11 years old, then the home moved and Dyer took over.  Later I heard that the bldg was destroyed by a firebug who turned out to be a fireman or volunteer.  If you ever hear of anyone who lived in the Ingrando, I'd sure like to know.  The home was amazing.  It was red brick and might have looked gloomy from the old 45S highway, but it was anything but gloomy.  Loved that place.  Virginia Westberry Dec 12, 2014