Illinois Adventure
S20 E13: Illinois - Labor
Season 20 Episode 13 | 25m 27sVideo has Closed Captions
Illinois' industrial growth created a demand for labor and housing.
As industry and the demand for labor grew, Chicago's population swelled with mostly foreign immigrants. Low pay, long hours, and overflowing tenement buildings made for less than ideal living conditions. Two ideas, dissimilar in their approach, were started in the windy city.
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Illinois Adventure is a local public television program presented by WTVP
Illinois Adventure
S20 E13: Illinois - Labor
Season 20 Episode 13 | 25m 27sVideo has Closed Captions
As industry and the demand for labor grew, Chicago's population swelled with mostly foreign immigrants. Low pay, long hours, and overflowing tenement buildings made for less than ideal living conditions. Two ideas, dissimilar in their approach, were started in the windy city.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Illinois Adventure is a local public television program presented by WTVP