Once with happier surroundings, this section now houses a large crowded Negro population living in most unsanitary conditions, Washington, D.C.
Slums near the Capitol, Washington, D.C. With the Capitol clearly in view, these houses exist under the most unsanitary conditions; outside privies, no inside water supply and overcrowded conditions
Old wooden shacks on left of picture inhabited by whites and Negroes. Many of these houses have no inside water supply or toilet. Washington, D.C.
One of few available houses for rent. Washington, D.C. One of the few available houses for rent under the crowded conditions. A study of the structure, however, will explain why there is no one now living in it
Negro backyard near Capitol, Washington, D.C. Negro children have just discovered the cameraman and are concerned at his presence
Alley dwelling near Union Station, showing crowded, tiny backyards. Washington, D.C.
Alley dwelling near Union Station, showing crowded, tiny backyards. Washington, D.C.
Slum front yard playground, Washington, D.C. Such is the front yard available to these two youngsters to play in
Front of Negro home near Capitol, Washington, D.C. Interiors of these homes vary little. A chair or two and a table, a bed and perhaps an extra mattress on the floor to care for six to ten people
Backyard of Negro dwelling in slum area near the House office building, Washington, D.C.
Kitchen of Negro dwelling in slum area near House office building, Washington, D.C.
Privy near Capitol, Washington, D.C. This outbuilding leaks and drains on land about it. Negro inhabitants appear oblivious to it all. No door to this privy, but a sheet of canvas which is seldom used
Backyard and privy near Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. The pump on the right supplies water for the house back of privy
Typical privy in slum section of Washington, D.C.
A once proud section, Washington, D.C. These houses now are overcrowded with a Negro population and greatly in need of more sanitary methods
Slum backyard, Washington, D.C
Photos by Carl Mydans for U.S. Resettlement Administration, September 1935 (Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress
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