"1902: Uunveiling the Bustling Fish Market in Old New York City" #1902NYC
Channel: Sci-Fi World
Date: 2023-07-29

#NYCFishMarket, #GhettoFishMarket, 
About this Item
Title
New York City "ghetto" fish market
Summary
"A fine panoramic view of this busy market on a Friday morning. Immense throngs of people are seen passing along the stands and making their selections of fish. A great character study. 165 feet"--Edison films catalog.
Names
Smith, James Blair, camera.
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
Created / Published
United States : Thomas A. Edison, Inc. 1903.
Headings
-  Markets--New York (State)--New York
-  Selling--Seafood--New York (State)--New York
-  Purchasing--New York (State)--New York
-  City and town life--New York (State)--New York
-  Lower East Side (New York, N.Y.)
Genre
Actualities (Motion pictures)
Silent films
Short films
Nonfiction films
Notes
-  H32029 U.S. Copyright Office
-  Copyright: Thomas A. Edison; 20May1903; H32029.
-  Duration: 2:53 at 15 fps.
-  Camera, James Blair Smith.
-  Photographed May 1, 1903.
-  Paper print shelf number (LC 2099) was changed when the paper prints were re-housed.
-  Additional holdings for this title may be available. Contact reference librarian.
-  Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as digital files.
-  Sources used: Niver, K. Early motion pictures, p. 221; American Film Institute catalog, film beginnings, 1893-1910, p. 730; Edison films catalog, no. 185, October, 1903, p. 10.
-  Early motion pictures : the Paper Print Collection in the Library of Congress / by Kemp R. Niver. Library of Congress. 1985.
-  35 mm dupe neg pic renumbered: FPE 5371 to FZA 2326.
Medium
viewing print 1 film reel of 1 (91 ft.) : si., b&w ; 16 mm.
viewing print 1 film reel of 1 (ca. 165 ft.) : si., b&w ; 35 mm.
dupe neg pic 1 film reel of 1 (91 ft.) : si., b&w ; 16 mm.
dupe neg pic 1 film reel of 1 (ca. 165 ft.) : si., b&w ; 35 mm.
paper pos 1 roll of 1 (ca. 165 ft.) : b&w ; 35 mm.
paper pos (copy 2) 1 roll of 1 (ca. 165 ft.) : b&w ; 35 mm.
Call Number/Physical Location
FLA 5113 (viewing print)
FEB 9440 (viewing print)
FRA 2873 (dupe neg pic)
FZA 2326 (dupe neg pic)
Box 0027C (paper pos)
Box 5012B (paper pos, copy 2)
Repository
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA dcu
Digital Id
https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mbrsmi/ntscrm.01194385
Library of Congress Control Number
00694374
Online Format
image
video
LCCN Permalink
https://lccn.loc.gov/00694374
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In 1902, amidst the bustling streets of New York City, a vibrant and bustling "ghetto" fish market thrived. Nestled within the heart of the city's immigrant communities, this lively marketplace was a melting pot of cultures, sights, and aromas.

With narrow cobblestone alleyways lined with wooden stalls, the market offered a sensory overload of fresh catches from the nearby waters. Immigrant fishermen, hailing from diverse corners of the world, proudly displayed their catches of the day, showcasing an impressive array of seafood from the Atlantic Ocean.

Visitors to the market were greeted with the calls of vendors, enthusiastically advertising their finest seafood offerings with thick accents that echoed their heritage. The air was heavy with the briny scent of the sea, mixed with the pungent aroma of fresh fish and the enticing whiffs of various spices used in traditional recipes.

Customers haggled with the vendors, negotiating the best prices for their desired fish, while street performers and musicians added to the lively atmosphere, contributing to the market's unique charm. The sense of community and camaraderie was palpable, as locals and newcomers alike bonded over their love for seafood and shared cultural traditions.

The "ghetto" fish market was more than just a place of commerce; it was a microcosm of the city's rich diversity and a testament to the resilience and adaptability of its immigrant populations. Here, culinary traditions from various corners of the world intersected and influenced each other, creating a tapestry of flavors that would go on to shape New York City's renowned food scene for generations to come.

While the market has long since evolved and transformed with the changing times, the memories of the vibrant "ghetto" fish market of 1902 remain a treasured part of New York City's storied past, representing a time when dreams, cultures, and flavors merged in harmony in the heart of the concrete jungle.