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Five points….a hell mouth

Source 1… The Eleventh Annual Report of the New York Assoication for Improving the Condition of the Poor ( NY, 1854)         I would say that this is a Primary source because it is coming directly from the people in the neighborhood and witness … Continue reading

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What’s that Smell?

Personal hygiene is clearly a strong issue in today’s society. However, during the 1830’s there was no such thing as being clean. In fact, how can the citizens expect to be well groomed if their city itself was not? There … Continue reading

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