Is it true that in the depression era, people lived in tents in New York?

Question: Is it true that in the depression era, people lived in tents in New York!?

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A Hooverville was the popular name for a shantytown, examples of which were found in many United States communities during the Great Depression of the 30s!. The word 'Hooverville' derives from the name of the President of the United States at the time!. These settlements were often formed in unpleasant neighborhoods or desolate areas and consisted of dozens or hundreds of shacks and tents that were temporary residences of those left unemployed and homeless by the Depression!. People slept in anything from open piano crates to the ground!. Authorities did not officially recognize these Hoovervilles and occasionally removed the occupants for technically trespassing on private lands, but they were frequently tolerated out of necessity!. Some of the men who were made to live in these conditions possessed building skills and were able to build their houses out of stone!. Most people, however, resorted to building their residences out of boxwood, cardboard, and any scraps of metal they could find!. Some individuals even lived in water mains!. Most of these unemployed residents of the Hoovervilles begged for food from those who had housing during this era!. Several other terms came into use during this era, such as "Hoover blanket" (old newspaper used as blanketing) and "Hoover flag" (an empty pocket turned inside out)!. "Hoover leather" was cardboard used to line a shoe with the sole worn through!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

People had shanty towns- basically a community of tents where people who were homeless lived!. Most were located near railroad tracks (who else would want to live there!?) and there were some in Central park!. Remember the city looked a lot different back then!. There were more open spaces to camp out and hide from the police!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Joeyrodent,
In the Big Apple people lived in shelters
made from boxes or scrap metal
It was in Hooterville
named after President Hoover!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I believe they set up shanty towns on the outskirts of the city!. Watch the beginning of the movie 'King Kong' - the newest one' - where real newsreel footage shows what it was like!.Www@QuestionHome@Com