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NEW YORK: FIVE POINTS, 1866. Water pump in a backyard on Baxter Street in the Five
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NEW YORK: FIVE POINTS, 1866. Water pump in a backyard on Baxter Street in the Five
NEW YORK: FIVE POINTS, 1866.
Water pump in a backyard on Baxter Street in the Five Points district of New York Citys Lower East Side. Wood engraving, American, 1866
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1866 Apron Backyard Balcony Baxter Street Bone Bucket Carrying Children Clothesline Courtyard Downtown Five Points Housing Lower East Side Mulberry Bend Neighborhood New York City Pail Poverty Pump Ragged Sanitation Street Scene Tenement Water Hydrant Neighbor
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This print takes us back in time to the gritty streets of New York City's Five Points district in 1866. The image showcases a simple yet vital element of everyday life - a water pump nestled in the backyard on Baxter Street. This wood engraving, created by an American artist, beautifully captures the essence of this bustling neighborhood. In this snapshot, we see a diverse group of individuals going about their daily routines. Men and women can be seen carrying buckets and pails, as they rely on this water source for their basic needs. Children play nearby, oblivious to the hardships that surround them. A dog scampers through the courtyard while clotheslines crisscross above. The scene is one of both poverty and resilience; it reflects the challenges faced by those living in tenement housing during that era. With its ragged exteriors and crowded balconies, these buildings were home to many struggling families trying to make ends meet. As we gaze at this historical photograph, we are reminded of how far our society has come in terms of sanitation and access to clean water. It serves as a poignant reminder that progress should never be taken for granted. Granger Art on Demand allows us to appreciate such significant moments from history through their collection of prints like this one – capturing slices of life from different eras with remarkable detail and authenticity.
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