Yard of Tenement, New York

Yard of Tenement, New York

The image chosen is titled Yard of tenement, New York, N.Y. between 1900 and 1910, and depicts a view from an apartment building in New York City overlooking other apartment buildings and clothes lines covered with clothing. In the background of the photo, you are able to see the distant, hazy skyscrapers. The buildings look to be constructed out of brick and situated very close together, which is the norm in New York City. This image relates to Mrs. Manstey’s View during that specific time period and what she saw. The image helps to envision what views of New York City people had, and shows how space was a luxury.

Maggie Blanck

Blanck, Maggie. “Yard of tenement, New York, N.Y. between 1900 and 1910”. Library of Congress. http://www.maggieblanck.com/NewYork/Life.html

http://www.maggieblanck.com/NewYork/Life.html

October 21, 2015

Emily Nader

1900-1910