
On Wilson Avenue in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, I found this man living and sleeping in his car during the summer of 1974. Both the man and the car had seen better days. Enlargement will show the man is sleeping with his suitcase and a towel for a blanket. In a car of this vintage, seat belts probably would not have been installed, making it much more comfortable to lay down. The man found the right neighborhood before falling asleep. Note that he is across the street from Goodwill Industries, two bars, and a day-labor service.