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746 East 9th Street
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746 East 9th Street. Service Builders Supply is visible.
93 Avenue D
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93 Avenue D; 283 East 7th Street Building Date : 1903 Original Use : Residential/Commercial Original Owner : Samuel Greenstein Original Architect : Alfred E. Badh Description & Building Alterations This six story New Law tenement building was designed by Alfred E. Badh and was erected in 1902 to house 20 families for $45,000. The building is light brick with red brick detailing brick belt courses along the second story and windows feature pediment and broken pediment lintels, arches, and decorative keystones. Stores were located on the ground floor, which is still true today. The building was originally owned by Samuel Greenstein of 123 Orchard Street. Two earlier buildings were demolished to make way for this building.
Eagle Pencil Company
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The Eagle Pencil Company was one of the largest producers of No. 2 pencils in the early 20th century, employing thousands in New York City. In mid-1938 the company announced a 10% pay cut for all existing employees with an increased working schedule to 44 hours a week. On June 16th, 1938, 850 Eagle Pencil Workers walked out to demand a contract and restoration of the recent pay cut. The strike was recorded extensively by the Edwin Levick Studio, the leaders in the emerging spot news photography. The studio sold these photos to local newspapers around the city. The strike became well known and was even covered in the local Marxist paper, 'The Socialist Appeal,' arguing for public support for the union workers. The strike lasted seven weeks, ending on August 8th when the company agreed to welcome back all the striking employees and promised to reinstate their original pay.
Public School 36
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Public School 36, 1920. Constructed in 1876 as Grammar School No. 36 and designed by David I. Stagg (whose career as a builder of schools lasted half a century), the school building on East 9th Street replaced a previous Board of Education school on the site (Ward School 21). The four-story structure with a five-story central entrance bay, Grammar School 36, later P.S. 36, remained in service to the neighborhood children until the 1970s. For three decades at the end of the 20th century it was the home of the Henry Street Settlement Day Care and Loisaida, a Latino neighborhood revitalization organization. In 2011 the former school underwent a massive interior and exterior renovation. The building had a a full fifth floor added on either side of the historic top floor bay. Today it functions as a residence for homeless young adults and youth that have aged out of the foster system, as well as a community center for the Loisaida organization.
East 14th Street and Avenue D
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Construction on the BMT Canarsie Line (L) at Avenue D, November 28, 1916.
The Eagle Pencil Strike
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Even pencil making can be a contentious business- On June 16th, 1938, the Eagle Pencil Workers went on strike!
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East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. (1) The City of unemployed along the East River, between East 9th and 10th Streets. (Men of every field and endeavor are gathered here owing to the terrible depression, through which the country is undergoing). August 6, 1932. P. L. Sperr. (2) More makeshift shelters in the same settlement. August 6, 1932. P. L. Sperr. (3) The same, showing an ingenious outdoor kitchen. August 6, 1932. P. L. Sperr.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. (1) Shacks occupied by unemployed squatters, at the East River between East 9th and 10th Streets. August 6, 1932 P. L. Sperr (2) The same, from another angle. August 6, 1932 P. L. Sperr (3) The same, another view. August 6, 1932 P. L. Sperr
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. Some in the the unemployed squatter colony, at the East River, between East 9th and 10th Streets August 6, 1932 P.L. Sperr Another view in the same section August 6, 1932 P.L. Sperr The same, from another angle. August 6, 1932 P.L. Sperr
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. A scene in the unemployed squatter colony along the East River, between East 9th and 10th Streets. June 10, 1933 P.L. Sperr The same, from a different angle. June 10, 1933 P.L. Sperr The same, from another angle. June 10, 1933 P.L. Sperr
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. (1) Unemployed squatter settlement, at the East River and 10th Street. August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr NO REPRODUCTIONS. (2) The same, from East 10th Street dock. August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr NO REPRODUCTIONS. (3) The same, from East 9th Street dock. August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr NO REPRODUCTIONS.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. (1) The City of unemployed along the East River, between East 9th and 10th Streets. (Men of every field and endeavor are gathered here owing to the terrible depression, through which the country is undergoing). August 6, 1932. P. L. Sperr. (2) More makeshift shelters in the same settlement. August 6, 1932. P. L. Sperr. (3) The same, showing an ingenious outdoor kitchen. August 6, 1932. P. L. Sperr.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. 1.Meal time in the unemployed squatters colony, at the East River, between East 9th and 10th Streets August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr Another view, in the same section. August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr The same, yet another view. August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. (1) City of unemployed squatters along 9th Street and the East River. August 6, 1932 P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, from a different angle. August 6, 1932 P. L. Sperr.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. (1) Shacks occupied by unemployed squatters, at the East River between East 9th and 10th Streets. August 6, 1932 P. L. Sperr (2) The same, from another angle. August 6, 1932 P. L. Sperr (3) The same, another view. August 6, 1932 P. L. Sperr
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. Some in the the unemployed squatter colony, at the East River, between East 9th and 10th Streets August 6, 1932 P.L. Sperr Another view in the same section August 6, 1932 P.L. Sperr The same, from another angle. August 6, 1932 P.L. Sperr
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. (1) City of unemployed squatters along 9th Street and the East River. August 6, 1932 P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, from a different angle. August 6, 1932 P. L. Sperr.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. (1) The City of unemployed along the East River, between East 9th and 10th Streets. (Men of every field and endeavor are gathered here owing to the terrible depression, through which the country is undergoing). August 6, 1932. P. L. Sperr. (2) More makeshift shelters in the same settlement. August 6, 1932. P. L. Sperr. (3) The same, showing an ingenious outdoor kitchen. August 6, 1932. P. L. Sperr.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. 1.Meal time in the unemployed squatters colony, at the East River, between East 9th and 10th Streets August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr Another view, in the same section. August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr The same, yet another view. August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. (1) Unemployed squatter settlement, at the East River and 10th Street. August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr NO REPRODUCTIONS. (2) The same, from East 10th Street dock. August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr NO REPRODUCTIONS. (3) The same, from East 9th Street dock. August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr NO REPRODUCTIONS.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. 1.Meal time in the unemployed squatters colony, at the East River, between East 9th and 10th Streets August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr Another view, in the same section. August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr The same, yet another view. August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. (1) Shacks occupied by unemployed squatters, at the East River between East 9th and 10th Streets. August 6, 1932 P. L. Sperr (2) The same, from another angle. August 6, 1932 P. L. Sperr (3) The same, another view. August 6, 1932 P. L. Sperr
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. A scene in the unemployed squatter colony along the East River, between East 9th and 10th Streets. June 10, 1933 P.L. Sperr The same, from a different angle. June 10, 1933 P.L. Sperr The same, from another angle. June 10, 1933 P.L. Sperr
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. (1) Scene in the unemployed men's colony, between East 8th and 9th Streets, at the East River. June 16, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (2) Food being prepared by the men in the same colony. August 6, 1932. P. L. Sperr.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. (1) Scene in the unemployed men's colony, between East 8th and 9th Streets, at the East River. June 16, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (2) Food being prepared by the men in the same colony. August 6, 1932. P. L. Sperr.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. (1) Unemployed squatter settlement, at the East River and 10th Street. August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr NO REPRODUCTIONS. (2) The same, from East 10th Street dock. August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr NO REPRODUCTIONS. (3) The same, from East 9th Street dock. August 6, 1932. P.L. Sperr NO REPRODUCTIONS.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. Squatters Colony, Manhattan: Individuals of a colony on the East River drying their laundry on the bank between 8th and 9th Streets. June 10, 1933 P. L. Sperr
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. Some in the the unemployed squatter colony, at the East River, between East 9th and 10th Streets August 6, 1932 P.L. Sperr Another view in the same section August 6, 1932 P.L. Sperr The same, from another angle. August 6, 1932 P.L. Sperr
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River.
East River Squatter Camp- Between Ninth and Tenth
Squatters Colony at the East River. A scene in the unemployed squatter colony along the East River, between East 9th and 10th Streets. June 10, 1933 P.L. Sperr The same, from a different angle. June 10, 1933 P.L. Sperr The same, from another angle. June 10, 1933 P.L. Sperr
East 9th Street and the East River
East River, Foot of East 9th Street; Changing New York
134 Avenue D
Avenue D between 10th & 11th Street, New York, NY (now demolished)
466 East 10th Street
466-472 E. 10th Street, New York City, undated \[ca. 1921].
436 East 10th Street
436 East 10th Street. New York Standard Ash Can Co., large annealing oven.
746 East 9th Street
Corn Exchange Bank, Avenue D Branch
Changing New York; Avenue D and East 10th Street The corner of Avenue D and East 10th Street showing the Corn Exchange Bank Trust Co. building.
Corn Exchange Bank, Avenue D Branch
147-149 East 10th Street. Corn Exchange Bank
93 Avenue D
East Drive Pharmacy. 93 Ave D at East 7th Street
805 East 6th Street
Manhattan: 6th Street (East) - Avenue D (1) 805 East 6th Street, north side, between Avenue D and Lewis Street, showing an as yet unsurpassed method of evading the summer heat. June 10, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same. 1932\. J. Clarence Davies Collection, Museum of the City of New York. Negative No. 104.
412 EAST 10 STREET
702 East 11th Street
East 11th and Avenue C (Now Village East Towers), New York NY
702 East 11th Street
Avenue D between 10th & 11th Street, New York, NY (now demolished)
East 14th Street and Avenue D
\[14th Street and Avenue D: BMT Canarsie Line] Survey photograph of construction on the BMT Canarsie Line at 14th Street and Avenue D, Manhattan. Type on back of photo reads "General view of southeast corner of cassion at 14th Street and Avenue D in process of erection - Camera located on porch of Engineer's shaft house, looking northeast."
Public School 36
725 East 6th Street
Manhattan: 6th Street (East) - Avenue C (1) East 6th Street, north side, east from (No. 723), but not including Ave. C., to and including Ave. D. The view shows the Emanuel Chapel, at Nos. 725 to 737. April 26, 1935. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same. June 10, 1933. P. L. Sperr. Both Views - Neg # 2558
2 Haven Plaza
Haven Plaza House, 11th to 13th Streets, between Avenue C and D \[Street views of Haven Plaza Houses; building exteriors, people sitting on benches, children playing, young trees planted in plaza.]
2 Haven Plaza
Haven Plaza House, 11th to 13th Streets, between Avenue C and D \[Street views of Haven Plaza Houses; building exteriors, people sitting on benches, children playing, young trees planted in plaza.]
Eagle Pencil Company
Eagle Pencil Company strike, 712 East 14th Street, June-July 1938.
Eagle Pencil Company
Eagle Pencil Company strike, 734 East 14th Street, June-July 1938.
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