LUDLOW STREET JAIL, 1868. The reading room in the Ludlow Street Jail, situated at the corner of Ludlow Street and Essex Market Place, New York City. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1868
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LUDLOW STREET JAIL, 1868. The reading room in the Ludlow Street Jail, situated at the corner of Ludlow Street and Essex Market Place, New York City. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1868
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Media ID 7540589
1868 Convict Criminal Essex Essex Street Ludlow Street New York City Prison Prisoner Punishment Reading Room Ludlow
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This print takes us back to the year 1868, offering a glimpse into the reading room of Ludlow Street Jail in New York City. Situated at the corner of Ludlow Street and Essex Market Place, this historic prison stands as a symbol of punishment and confinement during that era. The wood engraving from an American newspaper beautifully captures the essence of this solemn space. The room appears dimly lit, with sunlight streaming through small windows adorned with iron bars. Rows of men can be seen seated at wooden tables, engrossed in their reading materials. Their faces tell stories of despair and contemplation, revealing the harsh reality they face as prisoners within these walls. Ludlow Street Jail served as a place where criminals were held captive, their freedom stripped away. This image serves as a reminder of society's attempt to rehabilitate individuals through education and knowledge even within such austere surroundings. As we observe this scene frozen in time, it is impossible not to reflect on the lives led by those who found themselves behind these bars – men from all walks of life brought together under one roof due to their transgressions against society. Through this powerful photograph print from Granger Art on Demand's collection, we are transported back to an era long gone but still etched in history - reminding us that even within darkness there is always hope for redemption and change.
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