The Evolution of the Tenement, 1902

From Jacob A. Riis. The Battle With the Slum. New York: The MacMillan Company, 1902. 149.

 [Key]

1. Old Knickerbocker dwelling.

2. The same made over into a tenement.

3. The rear tenement caves.

4. Packing-box tenement built for revenue only.

5. The limit; the air-shaft--first concession to tenant.