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Italian immigrants in New York City, 1890s
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Italian immigrants in New York City, 1890s
Mulberry Street, center of the Italian immigrant neighborhood in New York City, 1890s.
Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5880432
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1890s Busy Child Children City Crowd Crowded Down Town Ethnic Neighborhood Family Food Immigrant Italian Manhattan Merchant Neighborhood New York New York City Parasol Peddler Pedestrian Sell Shop Street Urban Urbanization Vege Table Woman Awning Grocer Immigrants Italian American Pushcart
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This hand-colored halftone reproduction takes us back to the bustling streets of Mulberry Street, the heart of New York City's Italian immigrant neighborhood in the 1890s. The image captures a vibrant scene filled with an array of characters and activities that defined this era. In the foreground, we see a diverse crowd navigating their way through the busy street. A sea of umbrellas and parasols shield pedestrians from both rain and sun as they go about their daily routines. Families stroll together, children clutching onto their parents' hands while women carry baskets filled with fresh vegetables purchased from local merchants. The cityscape is adorned with awnings and signs advertising various shops, reflecting the urbanization taking place during this time period. Amongst them stands a grocer selling his produce from a pushcart, showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit of these hardworking immigrants. This illustration not only depicts a moment in history but also serves as a testament to the rich heritage and traditions brought by Italian immigrants to America. It encapsulates both the struggles faced by newcomers seeking better opportunities and their determination to build new lives in this bustling metropolis. As we admire this vintage print, it transports us back to an era when Mulberry Street was at its peak as an ethnic neighborhood, forever etching itself into New York City's cultural fabric.
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