History of Homelessness By tatumem Jan 1, 1820 Industrial Revolution Pan-handling Period: Jan 1, 1820 to Dec 31, 2013 Onset of Homelessness in the United States Sep 23, 1850 Start of homeless youth Apr 13, 1870 War = Pain killers introduction of morphine started addictions. Civil War era coined terms such as hobo and bum Oct 8, 1871 The Great Chicago Fire Apr 18, 1906 San Fransisco Earthquake Oct 29, 1929 Black Tuesday Start of the Great Depression Aug 23, 2005 Hurricane Katrina Oct 22, 2012 Hurricane Sandy
