A Tenement Story
Print and e-Book
A visually compelling experience, A Tenement Story is the culmination of over 30 years of dedicated stewardship of two tenement buildings on Orchard Street through vivid photographs of the last two centuries.
Notes from the Tenement
The Tenement Museum tells the uniquely American stories of immigrants, migrants, and refugees in the ongoing creation of our nation.
From curious anecdotes and fun recipes to scholarly research and deep dives, get a behind-the-scenes look at special Museum content on our blog – curated by our historians and staff.
Blog Archive
What 97 Orchard Street’s First Woman Voter Can Teach Us About American Identity
(originally posted on Huffington Post June 15, 2016) As Hillary Clinton became the first...
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Returning to the Scene of the Crime
DISCLAIMER: Some of the photos below contain graphic imagery and may not be safe for work....
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Life in 97 Orchard Street in 1908… Chicago Cubs Edition
As a die-hard Major League Baseball fan – as well as a former American History major –...
Blog Archive, Great Reads | Aug 30, 2016
Gettin’ Schooled: A History Lesson
You might remember a Staples commercial that came out a few years ago: a goofy dad dancing...
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Parks and Preservation
August 2016 celebrates the centennial of the National Park Service, which has spent the...
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The One and Only Jewish Miss America
On August 15, 1945, seventy-one years ago yesterday, Bess Myerson became the most...
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Immigration and Independence
For many first generation immigrants, there is a difficult and delicate balance between...
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Make ‘Em Laugh
Before Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, before Madeline Kahn and Gilda Radner, before Lucille...
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Part II: The Fight Against the Ellis Island Museum
Part I of this blog can be read here. The plan to sell Ellis Island to the highest...
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Part I: The Story of Ellis Island… As a Museum
Today, Ellis Island is one of the most popular destinations in the National Park system,...
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Your Story, Our Story
A Digital Collection
Your Story, Our Story features objects that tell personal stories of American immigration and migration. The Tenement Museum invites people across the country to share these mementos and stories in our online digital storytelling exhibit.