Max Weintraub: 129 Monroe Street

Taken in 1934. This was the exact block Max grew up on. It's between Jefferson and Rutgers. I wonder whether Max's mother is visible. She had her own pushcart. You can see, upon clicking, that the 123 Monroe St. storefront is called Monroe Dry Goods, Hosiery and Underwear

1900 Ethnic Data Map Of The 7th Ward

This is where Max grew up. It's hard to distinguish the differences in the shades of yellow, but this area was more Russian and Polish, whereas in the 10 Ward, north of here, it would be more Hungarian, German, Romanian and Austrian. Going northeast, ward 13, the same as Ward 10, but less German. Going west, 4th Ward, it would be more Italian, Irish and Greek. Going northwest 6th Ward, it would be Chinese and Italian. Going further east it would be more Irish.

1920 LES Ethnic Map

From Eric Homberger's Historical Atlas Of New York City

Miguel Figueroa: 127 Rivington Street

The Return Of Max And Miguel (and Miguel's Mom)

We haven't seen the dynamic duo of Max and Miguel for over a year. I'm trying to sponsor Max, from 129 Monroe Street, and Miguel from 127 Rivington Street, as oral history subjects.