Bowery Collection

NEW YORK: HOBOS, 1915. Hobos moving Hotel de Gink, a hotel for itinerant workers on the Bowery in New York City. Photograph, 8 April 1915

Vaudeville performers on stage of a Bowery theater, New York City, early 1900s
NWI4759697 Vaudeville performers on stage of a Bowery theater, New York City, early 1900s.; (add.info.: Vaudeville performers on stage of a Bowery theater, New York City)

Peter Stuyvesant's Bowery house, called Great Bouwerie, in what is now present day Manhattan, America
2907826 Peter Stuyvesant's Bowery house, called Great Bouwerie, in what is now present day Manhattan, America. Peter Stuyvesant, c.1612--1672

Vaudeville comedians on stage of a Bowery theater, New York City, early 1900s
NWI4759730 Vaudeville comedians on stage of a Bowery theater, New York City, early 1900s.; (add.info.: Vaudeville comedians on stage of a Bowery theater, New York City)

The Bowery near Grand St. New York, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
The Bowery near Grand St. New York, ca 1900

The Bowery, New York City, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Bowery, New York City, c1900

A Bowery Girl, c.1895. Creators: Unknown, H.C. Miner Lithography Company, Ada Lee Bascom
A Bowery Girl, c.1895

Bowery, North from Grand Street, New York, USA. Date: circa 1905

The Bowery, North from Grand St. New York, USA. Date: circa 1910s

The Bowery, New York City, USA - looking north. Date: circa 1910s

El Train railroad New York, c. 1900 View in the Bowery, north of Houston Street
El Train railroad New York, c.1900 View in the Bowery, north of Houston Street

Steve Brodies Saloon on the Bowery, Exterior and Interior, Mr Brodie at Work on a Play (b / w photo)
5215122 Steve Brodies Saloon on the Bowery, Exterior and Interior, Mr Brodie at Work on a Play (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Barney Flynn s, on the Corner of Pell Street and the Bowery, showing Chuck Conners, with Cap
5214963 Barney Flynn s, on the Corner of Pell Street and the Bowery, showing Chuck Conners, with Cap, and Typical Frequenters of a Bowery Saloon (litho) by American School

War! Or No War: "Ike! Say the 49th & lets settle it amercably... No Sir
1078602 War! Or No War: " Ike! Say the 49th & lets settle it amercably...No Sir....", 1846 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Thalia Theater, prior to its destruction in 1929, c. 1908 (b / w photo)
2632327 Thalia Theater, prior to its destruction in 1929, c.1908 (b/w photo) by Tiemann, H.N. (fl.1908); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Italian signs outside the Thalia Theater, 46 Bowery, New York City
1078975 Italian signs outside the Thalia Theater, 46 Bowery, New York City, March 1916 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Bowery from Grand Street (b / w photo)
5215432 The Bowery from Grand Street (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bowery from Grand Street)

How the Bowery Boys Amuse Themselves, 1863 (wood engraving)
1078660 How the Bowery Boys Amuse Themselves, 1863 (wood engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: published in Harpers Weekly, March 28)

IRT Third Avenue Line along The Bowery, New York, c. 1897 (b / w photo)
495510 IRT Third Avenue Line along The Bowery, New York, c.1897 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bowery House, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Gladys Cook
The Bowery House, 1935/1942

North American Hotel, New York, April 1832. Creator: Unknown
North American Hotel, New York, April 1832

Innere Ansicht des Deutschen Volks Winter Gartens. Interior of the German Winter Garden. 45 Bowery, New York. 1856. Designed by Henry Hoffmann

Lion mauling woman 1870
Performance in the Bowery Theatre in New York, were young woman Minnie Wells the Lion Queen, was doing her usual act, but on this fateful night, two lionesses sprang upon her

Firemens Washing Day, 1870s. Creator: William P. Chappel
Firemens Washing Day, 1870s

Bulls Head Tavern, 1870s. Creator: William P. Chappel
Bulls Head Tavern, 1870s

Immigrants on New York Citys East Side, USA, 1900s. Traders buying and selling at a market in the Bowery

Customers drinking in a bar in the Bowery, New York City, USA, 1900s

The Bowery, New York, USA, 1900. Artist: BL Singley
The Bowery, New York, 1900. The Bowery is the name of a street and a small neighbourhood in the southern portion of the New York City borough of Manhattan

Fisher & Birds Marble Yard, 287 Bowery, New York, ca. 1836. Creator: John Baker
Fisher & Birds Marble Yard, 287 Bowery, New York, ca. 1836

NEW YORK: BOWERY THEATER. Miners Theatre on the Bowery, New York City, venue for vaudeville shows and boxing matches. Lithograph, 1890s

THEATRE ACCIDENT, 1860. Dancer Josephine Farren, who caught on fire while performing on the tightrope at the Volks Garten, Bowery, New York. American newspaper engraving, 1860

Swifts Bowery, Loughery, where The Tale of the Tub was Written - a view of an unusual building surrounded by foliage. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Tyrone: Loughry td.). Date: circa early 1900s

Saturday Night / Bowery
A Saturday night scene in The Bowery, New York Date: circa 1880

New York City, USA - Bowery and Doubledeck Elevated Railroad Date: circa 1910s

Sammys Bowery Follies, New York City, USA
Sammys Bowery Follies, Bowery, New York City, USA, showing the performers grouped together on stage. Date: 1944

Bowery World Dudes series N31 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
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BOWERY: TURKISH BATH. A 10-cent Turkish bath on the Bowery in New York City. Photograph, late 19th century to early 20th century

BOWERY: LODGING HOUSE. A reading room in a 10-cent lodging house on the Bowery in New York City, New York. Photograph, late 19th century to early 20th century

NYC: ST. MARKS CHURCH. St. Marks Church in the Bowery on East 10th Street in New York City, built in 1795. Photograph, 1936

NEW YORK CITY: BREAD LINE. Unemployed workers outside the Bowery Mission, New York City. Early 20th century photograph

NYC: BOWERY, 1942. A hotel on the Bowery in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NYC: BOWERY, 1942. The Bowery at night in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NYC: BOWERY, 1942. A cafeteria on the Bowery in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NYC: BOWERY, 1942. A man sleeping on the Bowery in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

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Burning of the Bowery Theatre, New York

The Bowery, New York, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
XOS847329 The Bowery, New York, c.1900 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Manhattan, V. 4, Double Page Plate No. 13 [Map bounded by E. Houston St. Attorney St. Grand St. Bowery]

Plate 25: Map bounded by Bowery, Rivington Street, Ludlow Street, Canal Street; Including Chrystie Street, Forsyth Street, Eldridge Street, Allen Street, Orchard Street, Hester Street, Grand Street

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"The Bowery: A Glimpse into New York's Colorful Past" Step back in time to the year 1915, where the bustling streets were home to a unique community. Known as a haven for hobos and itinerant workers, this vibrant neighborhood was filled with stories waiting to be told. One iconic image captures the sight of Hotel de Gink, a refuge for those seeking temporary shelter. Hobos can be seen moving their belongings, creating a transient scene that defined life on the Bowery. As we shift our gaze north from Grand Street, we witness the essence of this historic district unfold before our eyes. The energy is palpable as people go about their daily routines - merchants selling wares, pedestrians rushing by, and horse-drawn carriages adding charm to the cityscape. The El Train railroad stands tall amidst its surroundings in an image captured around 1900. This transportation marvel connected different parts of New York City and played an integral role in shaping urban life along the Bowery. Steve Brodie's Saloon beckons us with its exterior and interior views. Mr. Brodie himself can be seen hard at work on a play inside his establishment - a testament to both entertainment and entrepreneurship thriving side by side on these storied streets. Barney Flynn's corner saloon on Pell Street offers another glimpse into everyday life along the Bowery. Chuck Conners stands proudly outside while typical patrons gather within its walls - laughter echoing through conversations shared over drinks. Amidst all this vibrancy lies echoes of war or peace as depicted in political cartoons adorning shop windows: "War. Or No War: 'Ike. ' Say the 49th & let's settle it amicably. . No Sir. " These signs serve as reminders that even amid bustling city life, larger global events cast their shadows upon local communities. The Thalia Theater takes center stage in another captivating image, captured before its eventual destruction in 1929.