A Day In New York 1882 | Documentary
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2023
- In "A Day in New York 1882" viewers are transported back to the 19th century, embarking on a riveting journey through time.
Alongside German immigrant Georg Schmidt, the audience experiences a day in the burgeoning metropolis beside the Hudson River, painting a vivid picture of America's storied past. Like many Germans, he resides in a tenement in Little Germany, facing the harsh realities of life in the so-called tenements. Yet, it's the relentless pursuit of prosperity and freedom that fuels Georg and his fellow immigrants. During the 1880s, a staggering 120,000 Germans annually braved the long voyage to the new world, seeking the American dream amidst the thriving urban landscape of New York. It’s a pivotal day for aspiring lawyer Georg as he must clinch a critical trial victory to rescue his fiancée from prison. To prove her innocence, he casts aside his moral compass and delves into New York’s shady underworld. This gripping narrative unfolds in a documentary capturing the essence of New York and America's immigrant tale, encapsulating the relentless spirit that built the nation.
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$5 a month rent on $50 a month salary. Well nobody is only spending 10% of their income on rent these days. More like 40-70% for a median income. Minimum wage you need 3 jobs working 60-90 hours a week to afford anything in mid to lower Manhattan.
"Life in New York is expensive." 140 years later some things never change!
my paternal grandparents were 1909 immigrants from eastern europe . My father was drafted following pearl harbor. I miss my father so much !
My grandfather immigrated as a child from Ireland in the 1880s and was orphaned in Five points. My father grew up in tenements on Orchard and Cherry Sts the youngest of 10, only five survived childhood. He barely survived diptheria. Tough times. Tough people.
I lived at 33 or 35 Orchard Street. I was on the third floor. The back door led to Allen Street. I loved my landlord! He was such a nice man. He was an elderly Jewish man and he ran a little lingerie shop on the ground floor. My apt. was a Railroad apt. I think the rent was $130.00 a month in 1979. Great memories..
This is why I watch you tube, the very best of documentary and subject. Every big city has a story.
The tenement museum is a must see if you go to New York. Really fascinating
My great-grandfather was born in Manhattan in 1869. He was 13 in 1882 and still living there.
This was wonderful. The German speaking actors were so good that I could understand a great deal of what they were saying.
Make more of these types of videos about different years through history PLEASE
Born and raised in New Yorks lower east side, les. This was so interesting to watch
This beats the snot out of history classes. Very interesting!!
1/10th of his salary went to his housing? Wow, how things have changed.
Incredible doc!!!! Lived in NYC for 7 years; twas a magical, mystical place full of culture, music!!!, ghosts, oddities, and industry taking over old industry.
My great grandmother and her sister married two german brothers from the next farm, she said that her mother in-law didn't like them, saying that her sons should have married good German girls. My great grandmother also spoke Swedish at home, English at school and had to learn German to speak to her husband's family at their home! She said that was just the way it was, no complaints. But she still had a thick Swedish accent in her old age and said that her inner dialog was still Swedish but could switch between languages very easily
Justice and fairness only really exist on paper. What a great line. Still true today
Couldn't even fathom living like this back then! Tough work!
My German relatives came to NY and my grand father went to northern Michigan to farm. My father left to Detroit for work as a young man. Love history!
I really enjoyed this. I had German ancestors who came to NYC in the 1850s and 1860s. In fact, a great-grand uncle of mine fought for the Union in the Civil War. He was wounded at the Second Battle of Bull Run in August 1862. He was honorably discharged later that year. He lived until 1901.
I'm always searching for good historical docs. This one did not fail expectations. Interspersing acted scenes with historical sites and information is pretty standard. Yours raised the bar. Thank you.