1941 Vintage Chicago Apartment Basement Toilet Image

In April 1941, a toilet in the basement of a Chicago apartment building serves as a reminder of urban living conditions for Black residents. At that time, many buildings lacked adequate sanitation facilities. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documented various aspects of life in America during the early 1940s.

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