Coal Storage in Chicago Apartment Building 1941

A coal storage area exists within an apartment building rented by African American tenants in Chicago, Illinois. Created in April 1941, this image provides insight into the living conditions of urban dwellers during that time. Many Chicago apartments utilized coal for heating, reflecting the energy practices of the early 20th century.

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