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Water & Washington

Another attempt to emulate a photo by Berenice Abbott. Hers was taken in the mid 30's at Henry & Hicks streets in the then Lower East Side (now considered part of the East Village) and was titled for the location. That site was obliterated a long time ago. I found a similar view and perspective at Water and Washington streets in DUMBO in Brooklyn. I was not able to replicate the horse shit in the gutters and signs for 6 dollar-a-day rooms that Ms Abbott captured. I have, however, been able to add cars and middle class tourists to the visage..

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Uploaded on June 3, 2016
Taken on May 29, 2016