A Model Tenement House Law (1910)

By Lawrence Veiller and Russell Sage Foundation

Book Overview

A Model Tenement House Law (1910) is a book written by Lawrence Veiller, an American housing reformer. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the tenement house laws that were implemented in New York City in the early 20th century. The author discusses the need for such laws and the various challenges faced in implementing them. He also provides a detailed analysis of the key provisions of the law, including the requirements for building design, ventilation, sanitation, and fire safety. The book is considered a seminal work in the history of housing reform and is still relevant today in the ongoing efforts to improve living conditions for people in urban areas. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of housing reform or the challenges of urban living.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163890316
• ISBN13: 9781163890318
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"