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Street market in Mulberry Street, Lower East Side, New York City, 1906 (b / w photo)
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Street market in Mulberry Street, Lower East Side, New York City, 1906 (b / w photo)
PNP256707 Street market in Mulberry Street, Lower East Side, New York City, 1906 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22944218
© Peter Newark American Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Bustling Busy Buying Citizenship Emigration Immigrant Immigrants Immigration Impoverished Manhattan Market Day Migration Selling Stall Tenements Unemployment Vendors Little Italy Vendor
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This photograph captures the vibrant energy of a street market in Mulberry Street, located in the Lower East Side of New York City back in 1906. The image, taken by an anonymous American photographer from the 20th century, offers a glimpse into the bustling urban life of that era. The scene is teeming with activity as vendors line the streets, their stalls filled with an array of goods. The crowd is diverse, reflecting the neighborhood's immigrant population at the time. This snapshot encapsulates both poverty and resilience; it depicts tenement buildings towering over the market, symbolizing cramped living conditions and economic struggles faced by many European immigrants who sought a better life in America. Amidst this crowded setting, one can sense a spirit of determination among these impoverished individuals seeking to make ends meet through buying and selling. It serves as a poignant reminder of their journey towards citizenship and employment opportunities. This historic photograph not only documents an important chapter in New York City's history but also highlights themes such as immigration, emigration, and geography. It provides us with valuable insight into how Little Italy thrived during this period while shedding light on larger issues surrounding migration within North America. Overall, this timeless image captured by Bridgeman Images invites viewers to reflect upon our shared past while appreciating how far we have come since then.
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