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LOWER EAST SIDE, c1910. Children using a tenement alley for a playground in New York City
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LOWER EAST SIDE, c1910. Children using a tenement alley for a playground in New York City
LOWER EAST SIDE, c1910.
Children using a tenement alley for a playground in New York City. Photograph, c1910, by Lewis Hine
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1910 Alley Baseball Children Clothesline Downtown Hine Laundry Lewis Lower East Side Neighborhood Player Playing Street Scene Tenement Wickes
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This photograph captures a slice of life in the Lower East Side of New York City around 1910. In this bustling neighborhood, where tenement buildings dominate the landscape, children have ingeniously transformed a narrow alley into their own makeshift playground. The image showcases the resourcefulness and resilience of these young boys and girls as they find joy amidst their challenging surroundings. Dressed in simple clothes that reflect the era's fashion, these children are engrossed in a game of stick ball, an early version of baseball played on city streets. Their animated expressions reveal their enthusiasm for this popular pastime. A boy takes his turn as a player while others eagerly await their chance to bat or field. The backdrop is filled with everyday elements that define urban life during this time period - laundry hanging from clotheslines above, women going about their daily chores, and street scenes bustling with activity. It provides a glimpse into the vibrant energy that permeated through every corner of this neighborhood. Photographed by Lewis Hine, known for his powerful images documenting child labor across America during the early 20th century, this particular photo captures a different aspect of childhood - one filled with playfulness and camaraderie despite challenging circumstances. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of the indomitable spirit found within communities even during difficult times.
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