The Boardinghouse in Nineteenth-Century America
by Wendy Gamber
A historical examination of boardinghouses and their influence on domestic life, economy, and society in nineteenth-century America.
About This Book
This book examines the boardinghouse as a central institution in nineteenth-century American society.
It explores how boardinghouses influenced domestic arrangements, economic conditions, and social interactions during this period.
The study draws on historical sources to analyze the experiences of boarders, keepers, and the broader community.
Attention is given to the ways boardinghouses reflected and shaped changing ideas about home, privacy, and urban living.
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