In 1900, Dublin was a city of stark contrasts with a population exceeding 400,000, serving as a major, yet deeply divided, hub of the British Empire. While suburbs grew for the wealthy, the inner city was characterized by infamously overcrowded, disease-ridden tenements. The city was undergoing a cultural revival alongside industrial struggles, featuring extensive electric tram networks and a busy,, yet poor, central district. Social and Living Conditions Tenements: Approximately 33% of families