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Life in New York's early 1900s slums: A photographic history
Thousands of people lived in shocking conditions
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By the end of the 18th century, New York City's population had grown exponentially with thousands of immigrants looking for a better life in America. Many ended up settling down in the Big Apple and lived crammed into dilapidated apartment buildings known as tenements. Living conditions were dreadful in most of these apartments, but for thousands of people, this was home.
In this gallery, we bring you a glimpse of what life in a New York City tenement was like. Click on.
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