The photo “Five Cents Lodging,” Bayard Street, shows the image of a small area akin to a confined space with beds stacked in decks (Riis 1889). The bed has people sleeping on it, which doubles up as an indication of being a lodge. The fact that people are sharing beds leads to the interpretation that it is a place offering cheap or low-cost accommodation. Approximately three boards can be seen clearly with each having two occupants. The people use the bedding to cover themselves and as such, they can only be seen from their portraits. The photo is taken in 1889 in a location that appears to have low-cost housing. There are pictures of safety boots at the corner front of the picture, indicating that the people may have been industrial workers
