Barr arrived, he was given responsibility for all religious work connected with the church at Vedder and Penn streets. The general area was known as "Little Hell" due to issues with poverty, crime and unemployment, including families living doubled up in houses and brick tenements of four and five stories.
Barr arrived, he was assigned responsibility for all religious activities related to the church at Vedder and Penn streets. The general area was known as "Little Hell" due to issues with poverty, crime, and unemployment, including families living in overcrowded houses and multi-story brick tenements.