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N.Y.C. Tenement House

Artist: Jacob Riis (American, born Denmark, 1849–1914)

Bandit's Roost, Mulberry Bend

Artist: Jacob Riis (American, born Denmark, 1849–1914)

Blindman's Alley (22 Cherry St.)

Artist: Jacob Riis (American, born Denmark, 1849–1914)

Upstairs in Blindman's Alley

Artist: Jacob Riis (American, born Denmark, 1849–1914)

Italian Mother and Her Baby in Jersey Street

Artist: Jacob Riis (American, born Denmark, 1849–1914)

The Old Five Points Mission School

Artist: Jacob Riis (American, born Denmark, 1849–1914)

Street Arabs with Beer Keg (Sleeping Quarters)

Artist: Jacob Riis (American, born Denmark, 1849–1914)

Cell in Penitentiary, Blackwell's Island

Artist: Jacob Riis (American, born Denmark, 1849–1914)

Police Station Lodgers Waiting to Be Let In

Artist: Jacob Riis (American, born Denmark, 1849–1914)

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