These pictures remind me of the book, "The Painted House", by John Grisham. I was interesting to note that the people who lived under these conditions ended up moving north and working for the auto factories.
1952 - NE 75th and NE Broadway Come see more like this and other things at https://misforgotten2.tumblr.com/
When I was a kid, 25 cents, previews, cartoons,at least two cowboy movies, candy bar was a nickle ! Paul in ct