[Oratam]

That’s infamous “Bandits’ Roost” photo from Jacob Riis’ “How The Other Lives.” I’ve stood on the spot it formerly occupied. I’m trying to remember where that was.

[Beowulf9]

“That’s infamous “Bandits’ Roost” photo from Jacob Riis’ “How The Other Lives.” I’ve stood on the spot it formerly occupied. I’m trying to remember where that was.”

Five Points, NYC 1888. Doncha just love this picture, btw.

I should’ve said so before:)

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-620336.html

[lowbridge]

59 1/2 Mulberry street

http://ahistoryofnewyork.com/2011/02/bandits-roost-then-and-now/

http://newtownpentacle.com/2010/07/20/bandits-roost-2010/