Family Quote by James Dabney McCabe
““The number of buildings in the city is from 60,000 to 70,000. In 1860, out of 161,000 families only 15,000 occupied entire houses. Nine thousand one hundred and twenty dwellings contained two families each, and 6100 contained three families each. After these come the tenement houses. At present, the number of houses occupied by more than one family is even larger.””
About This Quote
The passage details overcrowding in 19th‑century urban housing, showing many families sharing limited dwellings and the rise of tenements.
In simple terms: Many families lived together in cramped city homes.
Key Takeaway
Recognize historic housing challenges.
Themes
urbanization
housing
history
poverty
tenements
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
historical
sociological
When to use this quote
- city planning
- social policy
- historical research
Key Concepts
crowding
family structure
urban development
Questions to Reflect On
- How did tenements affect family life?
- What policies could have reduced overcrowding?
A Different Perspective
Data may be outdated for modern contexts.
