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Lower East Side Collection (#2)

Exploring the vibrant streets of Lower East Side, where history and culture intertwine

Background imageLower East Side Collection: Investigator talking with Ida List, 124 Ridge Street, New York

Investigator talking with Ida List, 124 Ridge Street, New York
4070881 Investigator talking with Ida List, 124 Ridge Street, New York, 16th September 1913 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLower East Side Collection: View of the crowd and peddlers on Hester Street, New York, 1899 (silver gelatin print)

View of the crowd and peddlers on Hester Street, New York, 1899 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381180 View of the crowd and peddlers on Hester Street, New York, 1899 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageLower East Side Collection: Hester Street, New York City, 1898 (litho)

Hester Street, New York City, 1898 (litho)
745267 Hester Street, New York City, 1898 (litho) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageLower East Side Collection: Eastward on Rivington and Orchard Streets, 1905 (b / w photo)

Eastward on Rivington and Orchard Streets, 1905 (b / w photo)
NYH192072 Eastward on Rivington and Orchard Streets, 1905 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageLower East Side Collection: The Five Points, ca. 1827?. Creator: Unknown

The Five Points, ca. 1827?. Creator: Unknown
The Five Points, ca. 1827?

Background imageLower East Side Collection: Residents of a tenement, Henry Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York, USA, early 1930s

Residents of a tenement, Henry Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York, USA, early 1930s. The Lower East Side was a predominantly immigrant, working class neighbourhood

Background imageLower East Side Collection: George Washington High School, Henry Street, Lower East Side, New York, USA, c1932-c1933

George Washington High School, Henry Street, Lower East Side, New York, USA, c1932-c1933. The Lower East Side was a predominantly immigrant, working class neighbourhood

Background imageLower East Side Collection: Street market on Orchard Street, Lower East Side, New York, USA, early 1930s. Artist

Street market on Orchard Street, Lower East Side, New York, USA, early 1930s. Artist
Street market on Orchard Street, Lower East Side, New York, USA, early 1930s

Background imageLower East Side Collection: STREET URCHINS, c1888. Children in Mullens Alley, off Cherry Street in New York City

STREET URCHINS, c1888. Children in Mullens Alley, off Cherry Street in New York City. Photograph, c1888, by Jacob Riis

Background imageLower East Side Collection: NYC: LOWER EAST SIDE, 1898. Orchard Street looking south from Hester Street

NYC: LOWER EAST SIDE, 1898. Orchard Street looking south from Hester Street on the Lower East Side, New York City. Photograph, 1898

Background imageLower East Side Collection: Looking Along Manhattan Bridge At Dusk Over The East River To The Lower East Side And The Empire

Looking Along Manhattan Bridge At Dusk Over The East River To The Lower East Side And The Empire State Building Behind

Background imageLower East Side Collection: NEW YORK: LOWER EAST SIDE. A Russian and Polish Jewish neighborhood in the Lower East Side

NEW YORK: LOWER EAST SIDE. A Russian and Polish Jewish neighborhood in the Lower East Side, New York City. Illustration, American, 1894

Background imageLower East Side Collection: NEW YORK: SLUM, 1896. A family in their home on the Lower East Side of New York City

NEW YORK: SLUM, 1896. A family in their home on the Lower East Side of New York City. Photograph, 1896

Background imageLower East Side Collection: NEW YORK: LOWER EAST SIDE. Photograph by Lewis Hine, c1910

NEW YORK: LOWER EAST SIDE. Photograph by Lewis Hine, c1910

Background imageLower East Side Collection: LOWER EAST SIDE, NYC. Hester Street, early 1890s. Photographed by Jacob Riis

LOWER EAST SIDE, NYC. Hester Street, early 1890s. Photographed by Jacob Riis

Background imageLower East Side Collection: NYC: TENEMENT LIFE. Rear tenement, Roosevelt Street in New York City. Photograph by Jacob Riis

NYC: TENEMENT LIFE. Rear tenement, Roosevelt Street in New York City. Photograph by Jacob Riis, c1890

Background imageLower East Side Collection: NYC: TENEMENT LIFE, c1900. A Lower East Side family

NYC: TENEMENT LIFE, c1900. A Lower East Side family

Background imageLower East Side Collection: NYC: TENEMENT LIFE, c1900. Bathing in the kitchen sink on the Lower East Side

NYC: TENEMENT LIFE, c1900. Bathing in the kitchen sink on the Lower East Side. Photographed by Lewis W. Hine, c1900

Background imageLower East Side Collection: HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1911. A family making flowers in a unsanitary tenement apartment

HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1911. A family making flowers in a unsanitary tenement apartment at 302 Mott Street in New York City. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1911

Background imageLower East Side Collection: SWEATSHOP, 1890. A necktie workshop in a tenement on Division Street, New York City

SWEATSHOP, 1890. A necktie workshop in a tenement on Division Street, New York City. Photograph, 1890, by Jacob A. Riis

Background imageLower East Side Collection: Tenement housing, New York City, 1912 C016 / 2550

Tenement housing, New York City, 1912 C016 / 2550
Tenement housing, New York City, USA. This tenement block is 260 to 268 Elizabeth Street, a street in Manhattan, New York City, USA

Background imageLower East Side Collection: LUDLOW STREET JAIL, 1868. The billiard room in the Ludlow Street Jail

LUDLOW STREET JAIL, 1868. The billiard room in the Ludlow Street Jail, situated at the corner of Ludlow Street and Essex Market Place, New York City. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1868

Background imageLower East Side Collection: NEW YORK: TENEMENT LIFE. A tenement interior on the Lower East Side, 1896

NEW YORK: TENEMENT LIFE. A tenement interior on the Lower East Side, 1896

Background imageLower East Side Collection: NYC: HEALTH CLINIC, 1971. A NENA Comprehensive Health Services clinic on the Lower

NYC: HEALTH CLINIC, 1971. A NENA Comprehensive Health Services clinic on the Lower East Side in New York City. Photograph by Thomas J. O Halloran, 1971

Background imageLower East Side Collection: NEW YORK: MEN, 1942. Jewish men at the Beth Hamedrash Hagodol synagogue in New York City

NEW YORK: MEN, 1942. Jewish men at the Beth Hamedrash Hagodol synagogue in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

Background imageLower East Side Collection: POST OFFICE, 1936. Men standing in front of a Post Office on the Lower East Side of Manhattan

POST OFFICE, 1936. Men standing in front of a Post Office on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1936

Background imageLower East Side Collection: LOWER EAST SIDE, c1910. Children using a tenement alley for a playground in New York City

LOWER EAST SIDE, c1910. Children using a tenement alley for a playground in New York City. Photograph, c1910, by Lewis Hine



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Exploring the vibrant streets of Lower East Side, where history and culture intertwine. 🏙️ From Mulberry Bend's clam sellers to the bustling Chinatown, this neighborhood is a melting pot of diversity. 🌍 NYC Fire Escapes add an iconic touch to the cityscape, showcasing architectural marvels that stand tall amidst the hustle and bustle. 🚪🔥 The Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges connect Lower East Side with its neighboring boroughs, creating a breathtaking sight against the backdrop of China Town's colorful streets. 🌉✨ Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere as you wander through these captivating neighborhoods filled with rich heritage and mouthwatering delights like Katz Deli's famous pastrami sandwiches. 😋 Step back in time to 1943 with Gordon Parks' foggy morning at Fulton Fish Market photograph, capturing the essence of this historic trading hub. ⏳ Discover Lower East Side's hidden gems and let its charm captivate your senses.