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Tenement housing, New York City, 1912 C016 / 2550
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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. This area was mostly populated by Italian immigrants during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The tenement block itself is still in use as of 2013. This urban street scene, obtained by US sociologist and photographer Lewis Wickes Hine (1874-1940), dates from March 1912. Hine was a photographer for the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC), documenting working and living conditions for children, and campaigning against child labour and poverty in the USA
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This photo print, titled "Tenement housing, New York City, 1912" offers a glimpse into the bustling streets of early 20th century Manhattan. The image captures the essence of urban life in one of America's most iconic cities during a time when waves of Italian immigrants populated this vibrant neighborhood. Located on Elizabeth Street, between numbers 260 to 268, this tenement block served as a residential hub for Italian families seeking better opportunities in the United States. Even today, over a century later, these historic buildings continue to stand tall amidst the ever-changing cityscape. Taken by renowned sociologist and photographer Lewis Wickes Hine in March 1912, this photograph was part of his extensive documentation on working and living conditions for children. Hine's work aimed to shed light on child labor and poverty issues while advocating for change within American society. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness an array of characters navigating their daily lives: men trading goods from horse-drawn carts; shopkeepers tending to their businesses; children running through narrow alleyways; clotheslines crisscrossing above balconies. It is an intimate portrayal that encapsulates not only the struggles but also the resilience and spirit of those who called this neighborhood home. As we delve into this monochromatic scene filled with cultural diversity and historical significance, we are reminded that behind every building lies stories untold – tales woven into the fabric of our collective past.
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