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NEW YORK GANG WAR, 1857. Battle between the Bowery Boys and the Dead Rabbits, two New York gangs, at the corner of Elizabeth and Bayard Streets, 4 July 1857. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper
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NEW YORK GANG WAR, 1857. Battle between the Bowery Boys and the Dead Rabbits, two New York gangs, at the corner of Elizabeth and Bayard Streets, 4 July 1857. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper
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1857 Anti Catholicism Anti Irish Crime Five Points Irish Neighborhood Slum Dead Rabbit
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NEW YORK GANG WAR, 1857 - A Glimpse into the Turbulent Streets of Old New York
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. This print takes us back to a defining moment in the history of New York City. The year is 1857, and at the corner of Elizabeth and Bayard Streets, two notorious gangs, the Bowery Boys and the Dead Rabbits, engage in a fierce battle that would forever leave its mark on this vibrant city. The wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper captures the intensity and chaos of this street fight. As we examine every detail, we can almost hear the shouts and clashes echoing through time. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of dilapidated buildings, depicting an impoverished slum neighborhood known as Five Points. This clash between rival gangs was not merely about territorial disputes; it reflected deeper tensions within society. Anti-Irish sentiment and anti-Catholicism were prevalent during this era, fueling animosity towards immigrant communities like the Irish who made up much of these gangs. Intriguingly, amidst all this turmoil stand ordinary people going about their daily lives - witnesses to a violent struggle for power unfolding before their eyes. This image serves as a reminder that even in times marked by crime and unrest, life continues for those caught in its midst. As we delve into this historical snapshot captured by The Granger Collection's artistry on demand service, let us reflect upon how far our great city has come since those tumultuous days while acknowledging that
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