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
One of the best-loved musicals of all time returns to Broadway this fall, with fanfare, glossy print advertisements, and plenty of press. When the curtain rises on this new production of Fiddler…
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Tradition (and Individual Talent): How the Stories of the Shtetl became a Broadway Sensation
One of the best-loved musicals of all time returns to Broadway this fall, with fanfare,...
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Honoring Adam Purple: a Tenement Staffer Remembers a Community Activist
I’ll never forget the first time I saw Adam Purple. His long, white flowing...
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In Vogue: a quick history of the Garment Industry and the Lower East Side
September can be the herald of a fresh beginning. For students, September brings the start...
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Singing the Unsung: Ben Shahn and Labor in United States
The Farm Securities Administration isn’t exactly the place you would think to look for...
Blog Archive | Sep 1, 2015
What Should We Remember?
How do you manage the enormity of the past? I grappled with this question while on a...
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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.