A Sanitary Survey of Rochester, N. Y (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Caroline Bartlett Crane

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331991071 ISBN 13: 9780331991079

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore Rochester’s health and housing in a landmark sanitary survey .

This 1911 report examines how the city manages drainage, water supply, street sanitation, and the risks that affect public health, offering a clear picture of early 20th‑century urban challenges and reforms in Rochester, New York.

The book lays out firsthand observations from field work, including how roads and sewers were planned, the safety of the water system, and the state of housing and schools. It also documents civic efforts to modernize infrastructure, curb disease, and improve daily life for workers, families, and children.

• How surface drainage and sewer systems shape city health and growth
• Issues around Hemlock Lake water supply and reservoir protection
• Conditions in housing, tenements, and the push for safer, healthier neighborhoods
• Public schools, playgrounds, and the role of urban planning in child welfare

Ideal for readers interested in urban history, public health, and how early 1900s cities tackled sanitation and housing challenges.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331991071
• ISBN 13: 9780331991079
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 121