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Boston Slum Reform Elicits Plans for Owner-Run Tenements
The Anti Tenement House League discusses a scheme to replace unsafe Boston slums with affordable rentals for the poor. Edward Ginn proposes city backed, low rent tenements funded by investors. critics warn of feasible implementation and tenant impact. The People's Building Association has yet to deliver, while prominent supporters weigh next steps at a forthcoming meeting.
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Matthews
Bay State
Brookline Gas Companies
Addicks
New York City
Thomas W. Lawson
Bay State Gas Company
Standard Oil Company
Dollar Gas
New Deal
Bay State Company
Brookline Company
Brookline
Brooklyn
N. Y
Boston
Brookline Gas Company
Richardson, Hill & Co
Devonshire Street
Edward Ginn
Ginn
A. A. Miner
Post
Mr. Ginn
People’s Building Association
League
John Crowley
Crowley
Chestnutty
John R. Alley
Cyrus A. Bartol
P. A. Collins
John W. Corcoran
Owen A. Galvin
W. W. Crapo
Oliver Ditson
Hart
Henry Cabot Lodge
Albert A. Pope
Josiah Quincy
Alexander H. Rice
Russell
Francis A. Walker
Archbishop Williams
We T. Greenhalg