Life at the Jacob Riis Settlement House and in Progressive Era New York

Life at the Jacob Riis Settlement House and in Progressive Era New York

One of Jacob Riis' many contributions to society during the Progressive Era was the Settlement House that was named after him that was based in New York City. The Jacob Riis Settlement House provided much needed assistance to thousands of immigrants, women, and young children, whether by offering food and shelter or by giving people of all ages a formal education or job training. This collection not only contains candid photographs taken by Riis himself but also drawings and models of tenement houses and New York City neighborhoods that were present during the Progressive Era as well.