Tenement buildings in urban America were first constructed in Chicago in the 1880s. intended to be occupied as single-family dwellings. initially praised as an improvement in housing for the poor. subsidized by city governments. considered luxury housing by most urban residents.
Tenement buildings in urban America were
first constructed in Chicago in the 1880s.
intended to be occupied as single-family dwellings.
initially praised as an improvement in housing for the poor.
subsidized by city governments.
considered luxury housing by most urban residents.