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NYC: TENEMENT, 1936. View from rear window of the tenement house of Mr. and Mrs

NYC: TENEMENT, 1936. View from rear window of the tenement house of Mr. and Mrs


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NYC: TENEMENT, 1936. View from rear window of the tenement house of Mr. and Mrs

NYC: TENEMENT, 1936.
View from rear window of the tenement house of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Solomon at 133 Avenue D, New York City. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1936

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1936 Avenue Brick Chair Clothesline Dorothea Farm Security Administration Home Lange Laundry Narrow New York New York City Outside Solomon Tenement View Window Avenue D


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This photograph, titled "NYC: TENEMENT, 1936" offers a glimpse into the daily life of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Solomon, residents of a tenement house at 133 Avenue D in New York City. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in June 1936, this image captures the essence of early 20th century American urban living. From the vantage point of their rear window, we are transported to an era long gone but forever etched in history. The narrow brick-lined avenue stretches out before us, bustling with activity and stories waiting to be told. A solitary chair sits outside the tenement house, perhaps offering respite for weary souls seeking solace amidst the chaos of city life. A clothesline crisscrosses above the street below, adorned with laundry flapping gently in the breeze - a testament to domesticity amidst an unforgiving concrete jungle. This snapshot embodies both struggle and resilience as families like the Solomons navigated their way through crowded neighborhoods. Dorothea Lange's lens beautifully encapsulates not just a physical space but also emotions that transcend time; it invites contemplation on themes such as poverty, community bonds, and dreams pursued against all odds. As we gaze upon this powerful image from Granger Art on Demand collection without commercial intentions or affiliations mentioned here - let us remember those who came before us and honor their stories woven into every brick lining these streets.

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