Today in 1894, 14-year-old Lillie Gruenhoefer was sent to the SF Magdalen Asylum by her mom, actress Hattie Wilson, who wanted to save Lillie from "evil influences," such as an older actor whose wife had recently been murdered by a jealous lover. Was prison better for Lillie? Hm. pic.twitter.com/rUc23eTTa4
— Beth Winegarner (@bethwinegarner) September 26, 2022