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circa 1935: Exterior view of tenement buildings along Ridge Street on the Lower East Side
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circa 1935: Exterior view of tenement buildings along Ridge Street on the Lower East Side
circa 1935: Exterior view of tenement buildings along Ridge Street on the Lower East Side, New York City, 1930s. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Edwin Levick
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1930 1939 Apartment Architecture And Art New York City North America Poverty Slum Social Issues Ridge Street
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This photo print, taken by Edwin Levick in the 1930s, offers a poignant glimpse into the tenement buildings that lined Ridge Street on New York City's Lower East Side. The image captures the architectural beauty of these structures while also shedding light on the social issues prevalent during that era. In this portrait-style photograph, we are transported back to a time when North America was grappling with poverty and slum conditions. The stark contrast between the darkened buildings and the bright sky above serves as a visual metaphor for hope amidst adversity. Levick's composition expertly showcases the intricate details of each building exterior, highlighting their unique charm despite being associated with impoverished living conditions. As we examine this archival piece, it becomes evident that architecture and art can coexist even within contexts marked by societal challenges. The viewer is left contemplating how such apartment complexes housed families struggling to make ends meet in one of America's most vibrant cities. This thought-provoking image invites us to reflect upon our own understanding of history and reminds us of the importance of addressing social inequalities. Edwin Levick's photographic masterpiece stands as both an artistic achievement and a historical document, capturing not only a specific moment in time but also encapsulating broader themes surrounding urban poverty and resilience in early 20th-century New York City.
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