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The "Strand Buildings" (Model Lodging-House) to be erected in Eagle-Court, 1857. Creator: Unknown. The "Strand Buildings" (Model Lodging-House) to be erected in Eagle-Court, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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The "Strand Buildings" (Model Lodging-House) to be erected in Eagle-Court, 1857. Creator: Unknown. The "Strand Buildings" (Model Lodging-House) to be erected in Eagle-Court, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The "Strand Buildings" (Model Lodging-House) to be erected in Eagle-Court, [London], 1857. A philanthropic effort is now being made to provide the operative classes with a superior description of dwelling at a lower rent than they are accustomed to pay...Perhaps no district can be found in this vast metropolis in which the deficiency of healthy habitations for the industrial classes is more apparent, or where the rent paid is higher in proportion to the wretched and inadequate accommodation...It is proposed to erect the buildings...offering commodious and well-arranged homes for twenty-five families, and combining, under the approval of the Board of Health, every improvement in ventilation, water and gas supply, drainage, and other advantages calculated to improve the sanitary condition of the occupiers. It is estimated that at moderate rents the annual rental will amount to £500'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This photograph showcases the rendering of The Strand Buildings, also known as the Model Lodging-House, which was planned for construction in Eagle-Court, London, in 1857. At a time when the housing crisis was at its peak in this bustling metropolis, a philanthropic endeavor was initiated to offer the working classes a superior living standard at affordable rents. The district surrounding Eagle-Court was identified as one of the most pressing areas in need of improved housing, with inadequate and unsanitary accommodations, and rents disproportionately high. In response, it was proposed to build The Strand Buildings, designed to provide homes for twenty-five families. These dwellings were to be outfitted with every sanitary improvement under the Board of Health's approval, including advanced ventilation, water and gas supply systems, and effective drainage. The annual rental income was estimated to reach a modest £500, indicating the affordability of these accommodations. This project represented a significant step towards addressing the housing crisis and improving the living conditions for the working classes in London during the mid-19th century. The rendering of The Strand Buildings in this photograph offers a glimpse into the architectural vision and social consciousness of the era, as well as the determination to create a healthier and more comfortable living environment for those in need.
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