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RIIS: LOWER EAST SIDE. Ice on a burnt-out building in the section of the Lower East Side called Jewtown. The suspected cause of this and many other fires in the neighborhood was arson. Photograph c1909 by Jacob Riis
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RIIS: LOWER EAST SIDE. Ice on a burnt-out building in the section of the Lower East Side called Jewtown. The suspected cause of this and many other fires in the neighborhood was arson. Photograph c1909 by Jacob Riis
RIIS: LOWER EAST SIDE.
Ice on a burnt-out building in the section of the Lower East Side called Jewtown. The suspected cause of this and many other fires in the neighborhood was arson. Photograph c1909 by Jacob Riis
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1909 Arson Burned Crime Destruction Fire Jacob Judaism Neighborhood Riis Rubble Ruin Street Scene Tenement
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This powerful photograph captures the aftermath of a devastating fire in the Lower East Side neighborhood known as Jewtown. Taken by Jacob Riis in 1909, it showcases a burnt-out building covered in ice, standing as a haunting symbol of destruction and despair. The image serves as evidence of the suspected cause behind numerous fires that plagued this community during that time: arson. Riis's lens not only captured the physical devastation but also shed light on the crime that ravaged these streets. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness remnants of what was once a bustling street scene now reduced to ruin and rubble. The tenement building, once filled with life and activity, now stands abandoned and charred. It is impossible to ignore the human element within this desolate landscape. People from all walks of life were affected by these fires - families displaced, dreams shattered, lives forever altered. This photograph serves as a reminder of their struggles and resilience amidst adversity. Riis's work often focused on exposing social issues prevalent at the turn of the century in America. Through his lens, he aimed to bring attention to societal problems such as poverty and crime. In capturing this chilling scene on film, he sheds light on both the physical destruction caused by arson and its impact on an entire neighborhood. As we gaze upon this historical artifact today, let us remember those who endured such hardships while seeking justice for their community – a testament to our collective responsibility towards one another's well-being.
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