...their expenses and whose employment in workshops, stores, and about the wharves and thoroughfares, rendered a near residence of much importance. At this...narrow and unhealthy quarters. This state of tenantry comfort did not, however, continue long; for the rapid march of improvement speedily enhanced the value...

...limited their expenses and whose employment in workshops, stores or about the wharves and thoroughfares, rendered a near residence of much importance. At this...mechanic with family could hire two or more comfortable even commodious apartments, in a house once occupied by wealthy people, for less than half he is now...