Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 242, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 October 1917 — Model Homes for Working Classes. [ARTICLE]

Model Homes for Working Classes.

What is designated as “Model Labor Colony” is being started on Staten Island by a company In connection with the" new $2,500,000 garbage disposal plant that is being placed in operation. The colony is designed to house the working classes of this plant and other large industrial establishments in the vicinity. There will be a number of cottages of five rooms each, equipped with < running water, electric light, bath and toilet facilities, steam heat, etc. There will also be a large dormitory to accommodate single men and a restaurant for foeding the entire community.