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Behind a great citys prison bars (b / w photo)
6002608 Behind a great citys prison bars (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Behind a great citys prison bars. Illustration for Around the World with a Camera (Leslie-Judge Company, 1910).); © Look and Learn
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1910 Banker Bars Candid Cell Chapel Executive Federal Guards Kitchen Lower New York New York City New York Office Prison Prisoners Prisons Steel Vue De New York Yard Centre Street
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Behind a Great City's Prison Bars - A Glimpse into the Dark Underbelly of 19th Century New York
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. This photograph, taken by an American photographer in the 19th century, offers a haunting glimpse into the world behind the imposing prison bars of a great city. The image is part of a private collection and was originally featured as an illustration for "Around the World with a Camera" published by Leslie-Judge Company in 1910. The photo transports us to Centre Street in New York City, where we find ourselves peering through steel bars into what seems like another realm entirely. We witness rows upon rows of cold and desolate cells that housed both notorious criminals and unfortunate souls who found themselves on the wrong side of justice. In this snapshot from history, we catch glimpses of various aspects within these walls - from the grim executive office overseeing operations to prisoners going about their daily routines under watchful guards. The kitchen bustles with activity as meals are prepared for those confined within these unforgiving walls. And there, tucked away amidst it all, stands a solemn chapel offering solace to those seeking redemption or hope. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of how far society has come since these early days of incarceration. It immortalizes not only infamous figures such as C. W. Morse, the banker turned federal prisoner, but also sheds light on lesser-known individuals like Harry K Thaw whose stories were intertwined within these prison walls. As we
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