New York City tenement buildings in midtown New York. A mixture of housing and offices, this typical architecture dominated the city to the beginning of the 20th century, when elevators became widespread, enabling skyscapers.

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New York City tenement buildings in midtown New York. A mixture of housing and offices, this typical architecture dominated the city to the beginning of the 20th century, when elevators became widespread, enabling skyscapers.

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