Life on the Lower East Side

LOWER EAST SIDE, NEW YORK CITY  1885



In the late 1800s many came to New York City seeing their "pot of gold." These immigrants included the Irish, Italians, Russians, Polish, Chinese, and Eastern European Jews. All looking for a better life.



Daily Life on the Lower East Side - Read up on the cost of living during this time period.
                                                          Take notes and share out with the class


Tenement Life on the Lower East Side  Share daily life and compare it to today....are tenements the
                                                                same?


Lower East Side Virtual Tour  Report and tell us...2 images that impacted you and 5 facts you learned