A Tenement Story
Print and e-Book
A visually compelling experience, A Tenement Story is the culmination of over 30 years of dedicated stewardship of two tenement buildings on Orchard Street through vivid photographs of the last two centuries.
Notes from the Tenement
The Tenement Museum tells the uniquely American stories of immigrants, migrants, and refugees in the ongoing creation of our nation.
From curious anecdotes and fun recipes to scholarly research and deep dives, get a behind-the-scenes look at special Museum content on our blog – curated by our historians and staff.
New York City History
The Legacy of America's First Black Doctor
Once you have seen a photograph by Lewis W. Hine it is hard to forget it. Though Hine himself is largely forgotten, his work, which documents child labor in early 20th century United States,…
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Picturing Child Labor: Lewis W. Hine
Once you have seen a photograph by Lewis W. Hine it is hard to forget it. Though...
Blog Archive | Mar 24, 2015
The History of Lower East Side Architecture
The American Institute of Architects, in its Guide to New York City, has this to say about...
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Luck of the Irish: Not Always a Good Thing
Though it is forgotten annually by legions of young people celebrating in green,there...
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Guest Blogger: Emily Spivack
Emily Spivack has some major accomplishments under her belt, and you can be sure that belt...
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Learning Through Lunchtime
What can a school lunch teach you about immigration? A lot, according to Lower East Side...
Blog Archive | Mar 3, 2015
History Repeats Itself : Inspect & Protect Your Tenement
Relics in our present often spark an intriguing interest to look back into our past....
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Your Story, Our Story
A Digital Collection
Your Story, Our Story features objects that tell personal stories of American immigration and migration. The Tenement Museum invites people across the country to share these mementos and stories in our online digital storytelling exhibit.