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Interior of tenement house, New York City, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
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Interior of tenement house, New York City, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Interior of tenement house, New York City, between 1900 and 1910
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Accommodation Apartment Domestic Flat Household Housing New York United States Of America Shelf Shelves Sideboard Tenement Wall Mounted Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Dry Plate Negative Glass 8 X 10 In Edwin H Husher William A Livingstone
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This evocative photograph captures the interior of a tenement house in New York City between 1900 and 1910. The image, created by an unknown photographer, offers a glimpse into the living conditions of urban dwellers during this period. The cramped space is filled with simple furniture, including a sideboard, chairs, and tables, arranged haphazardly against the walls. Shelves are packed with various household items, and a white-painted wall-mounted cabinet adds a pop of color to the otherwise monochromatic scene. Tenements, also known as "flathouses" or "flats," were multi-unit dwellings that housed large numbers of immigrants and working-class families in densely populated urban areas. These buildings were often poorly constructed and lacked basic amenities, leading to overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and health hazards. Despite the challenging living conditions, the photograph reveals a sense of domesticity and the efforts of residents to create a homey environment. The use of a dry plate negative glass 8 x 10 in adds to the image's historical significance and authenticity. This photograph is part of the Edwin H. Husher Collection in the Library of Congress, which documents the social and architectural history of the United States, particularly in the areas of housing and urban development. The image is a poignant reminder of the past and the evolution of housing in America.
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