97 Orchard Street

97 Orchard Street is a historic tenement building located in New York City’s Lower East Side. Constructed in 1863, it was a home for many immigrant families, particularly Jewish and Italian, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is part of the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, which tells the stories of these immigrants through restored apartments and exhibits. The building offers insight into the struggles and resilience of immigrant life, reflecting a pivotal chapter in America's cultural history and the evolution of urban living.