Charities and the Commons: The Pittsburgh Survey, Part II. The Place and Its Social Forces

"Charities and the Commons: The Pittsburgh Survey, Part II. The Place and Its Social Forces" by Various is a study of early 20th-century Pittsburgh, examining how industry affected the lives of working-class people. It describes an era where economic development came at the cost of clean air, water, and decent homes for many residents. The text highlights the city's beauty in contrast to the pollution and poor living conditions caused by factories. Calling for change, it discusses how reformers tried to improve the city government, inspect public health, and provide better living conditions for the wage-earning population, arguing that people must work together to build a stronger community.