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Tenement Life in the Early 20 th Century

Explore the harsh reality of life in tenements in the early 20th century, where overcrowding and poor living conditions were rampant. Discover the background that inspired "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets" and the impact of immigration in the mid-19th century. Gain insight into the staggering statistics of people living in tenements and the eventual decline of this type of living arrangement. Uncover resources and further information about the legacy of tenement life through historical websites and the Tenement Museum in New York City.

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Tenement Life in the Early 20 th Century

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  1. Tenement Life in the Early 20th Century Background to Maggie: A Girl of the Streets

  2. Immigration in the Mid-19th Century

  3. Massive Overcrowding • The Council survey revealed that 495,592 people more than half the entire population of the City - lived in tenements. • On the Lower East Side, the numbers worked out to 240,000 people to the square-mile.

  4. Tenement Conditions

  5. The End of Tenements

  6. Resources used • thehistorybox.com/ny_city/tenement_life_nycity.html • www.maggieblanck.com/NewYork/Life.html • http://www.thirteen.org/tenement/eagle.html

  7. More information • Tenement Museum located at 108 Orchard Street • www.tenement.org/

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