Understanding Tenements in History

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Tenement

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A type of building divided into separate residences, often overcrowded.

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Origin of Tenements

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19th-century urban housing for working-class families.

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Tenement Location

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Common in cities like New York and Chicago.

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Tenement Conditions

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Often poor, with inadequate sanitation and ventilation.

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Tenement Rooms

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Small, cramped living spaces.

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Tenement Purpose

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Affordable housing for immigrants and low-income families.

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Tenement Reform

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Laws improved conditions in the early 20th century.

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Tenement Buildings

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Multi-story, brick or stone structures.

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Tenement Sanitation

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Often lacked indoor plumbing and clean water.

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Tenement Fire Hazards

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High risk due to overcrowding and poor construction.