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Social / USA / Cheap Lodging

Lodgers in a crowded Bayard Street tenement in New York: the cost is " five cents a spot" Date: 1889

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1889 Bayard Cents Cheap Cost Crowded Lodgers Lodging Spot Tenement

18x24 inch Poster Print

Bring a piece of historical New York City into your home with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the evocative image, "Lodgers in a crowded Bayard Street tenement in New York: the cost is 'five cents a spot'" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic photograph, dated 1889, captures the essence of social and economic life in the USA during an era of cheap lodging. Add this captivating and thought-provoking image to your walls and transport yourself back in time. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print today and make history a part of your story.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the cramped living conditions of lodgers in a tenement on Bayard Street in New York City during the late 19th century. Dated 1889, the photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of those who sought affordable housing in the bustling metropolis. The cost of a spot in this crowded tenement was just five cents, a price that likely attracted many working-class individuals and families. The scene is filled with a sense of communal living, as people of various ages and backgrounds share the same small space. The tenement's narrow staircase and dimly lit corridors add to the sense of claustrophobia, while the bare essentials of the lodgers' belongings suggest a minimal existence. Despite the challenging living conditions, there is a sense of community and resilience among the lodgers. They appear to be engaged in their daily routines, from cooking and washing to reading and socializing. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the harsh realities faced by many urban dwellers during this period in American history. The tenement system was a common housing solution for the working class in cities like New York during the late 1800s and early 1900s. These buildings, which often lacked basic amenities and were prone to overcrowding and unsanitary conditions, were a major concern for social reformers and public health officials. However, they also provided a vital service for those who could not afford more expensive housing options. This photograph offers a poignant and thought-provoking look into the past, shedding light on the social and economic realities of urban life in America during the late 19th century.

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