Even the tenements had interesting architecture.
This street held many store front synagogues. It was the only connection many had to their home towns. By the 1920's,there were 100's of these. Now, this is the only block left and many of these are in disrepair and abandoned.
An old building, undergoing renovations. I'm glad the facade is being kept. It is too beautiful of a building to destroy.
City Hall--view from Canal Street.
The Educational Alliance, founded by wealthy German jews to help assimilate immigrants into American society. Today it services immigrants from all nations.
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The Educational Alliance was formerly called the Hebrew Educational Alliance. Not only did they help Jewish immigrants from Europe, but provided the community with classes for various age groups. We lived in Brooklyn, and my sister took art classes at the "H.E.S", which is how we referred to this wonderful organization that is still giving to the community.
The next to last sign, black on white fastened to something red, is that Yiddish?
Can you translate it? A name?
These are or were all synagogues. Sorry, I can't help. It must be Yiddish.
I just don't know how to string the letters together, but the combinations make me suspicious that that one sign is Yiddish, not Hebrew. I'll try to get someone to read it...
Jonathan
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