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Founded by Sir Sydney Waterlow, 1st Baronet in 1863.1
Private company
The Improved Industrial Dwellings Company
The Improved Industrial Dwellings Company (IIDC) was a Victorian Model dwellings company founded in 1863 by the printer, philanthropist and later Lord Mayor of London Sir Sydney Waterlow. The company operated predominantly in Central London as a provider of block dwellings for the working classes, employing a strict selection and discipline regime amongst its tenants to ensure a healthy return on investment.2 It was founded by Sir Sydney Waterlow, 1st Baronet.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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The Improved Industrial Dwellings Company (IIDC) was a Victorian Model dwellings company founded in 1863 by the printer, philanthropist and later Lord Mayor of London Sir Sydney Waterlow. The company operated predominantly in Central London as a provider of block dwellings for the working classes, employing a strict selection and discipline regime amongst its tenants to ensure a healthy return on investment.2
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Timeline
- 1863Founded Founded1
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