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Outdoor Spaces and Community Gardens of the Lower East Side
Outdoor Spaces and Community Gardens of the Lower East Side
M’Finda Kalunga Garden
M’Finda Kalunga Garden
Our closest garden has a fascinating history and shows us how to create beauty and community in our outdoor spaces. Click on the image above to learn about its history and present.
Click HERE for more photos of the garden.
Click HERE to see photos and read about a recent artist installation at the garden that speaks to the history of a nearby African American burial ground from over 200 years ago.
The Elizabeth Street Garden
The Elizabeth Street Garden
Elizabeth Street has been at the center of controversy as residents try to balance preserving historical institutions with the need for affordable housing. Click the image above for a news story about this struggle.
Click HERE for more photos of the garden.
How Radical Gardeners Took Back New York City
How Radical Gardeners Took Back New York City
This video is full of amazing historical images and tells the story of the Green Guerillas. Read more about them and view a slideshow here:
More information about community gardens and their impact on communities
More information about community gardens and their impact on communities
More Resources
More Resources
Historical Photos of New York City
Historical Photos of New York City
Search by address to find old photos of almost any building or lot in the city.
More photos, as well as digitized books with titles like "Association for the Benefit of Colored Orphans records, 1836-1972"
New York Public Library Digital Collections
New York Public Library Digital Collections
A vast collection of street photography, portraits of immigrants at Ellis Island, infrastructure plans, directories, post cards and more.
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