Janitor apartment. 137 East 30th Street, New York, New York, c1922. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

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Janitor apartment. 137 East 30th Street, New York, New York, c1922. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Janitor apartment. 137 East 30th Street, New York, New York, c1922. Plants growing in pots and on wall of steps descending to basement apartment in New York City. Photographs of this garden were entered in the 1922 City Gardens Club of New York photograph exhibition at the New York Camera Club

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This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1922, captures the unique charm of a garden nestled in the basement of an apartment building at 137 East 30th Street in New York City. The image showcases a staircase leading down to the basement apartment, adorned with an array of pots filled with lush greenery and vibrant flowers. The ironwork of the columned stairway adds an elegant touch to the urban setting. Frances Benjamin Johnston, a pioneering figure in American garden design and heritage documentation, entered this photograph in the 1922 City Gardens Club of New York photograph exhibition at the New York Camera Club. The photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of city dwellers, who transformed limited spaces into beautiful gardens. The scene transports us to a different era, showcasing the contrast between the concrete cityscape and the flourishing natural world. The lantern slides from the 1920s and 1930s, housed in the Library of Congress, bear witness to this unique urban garden, which continues to inspire and captivate viewers even today. The photograph is a reminder of the importance of preserving green spaces, no matter how small, in urban environments. It also highlights the innovative spirit of the people of New York City during the 1920s, who found joy and beauty in the most unexpected places.

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