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Russ & Daughters Appetizers

Happy #internationalwomensday and to celebrate we are highlighting this amazing historic Lower East Side family-owned business @russanddaughters which is believed to be the first shop to have ever used the words “& Daughters” in its official name as businesses were usually passed from father to son! It is now co-owned by @nikirussfederman the great granddaughter of its founder. Russ & Daughters Appetizers also has one of our favorite #neon signs in all of NYC as it not only has gorgeous channel letters in two different colors but the store’s name is also flanked by two neon whitefish in a downward dog pose. Although the shop itself dates back to 1914, the #neonsign was installed in 1951 and refurbished by @lettherebeneon in 2008.

Our photo of Russ & Daughters is one of the many #momandpopshop of New York City which we will have on display at our upcoming #storefront photography show at Village Works Gallery & Bookstore located at 90 East 3rd Street between 1st & 2nd Avenues. Our opening celebration which is FREE to attend will be on Thursday, March 17th from 7-10PM. All are welcome to attend and there will be free refreshments served. We will not only have framed and unframed prints available for purchase at @villageworksnyc but will also be signing copies of our book “Store Front II- A History Preserved” which the bookstore has in stock!

 

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Uploaded on March 10, 2022
Taken on March 14, 2018