You would not catch me going there. Wonder if it is Irish or Italian section? I guess Irish by the derby two of the men have on. But that is only a guess, as some of the faces could be Italian descent. Good post Matthew, history has good sides and not so good. People have always been people. Matthew Woodall
Its called Bandit's Roost, an alley in Mulberry Bend, one of the worst parts of the Five Points. In 1897 Mulberry Bend was demolished and turned into what would become Columbus Park.
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ReplyDeleteYou would not catch me going there. Wonder if it is Irish or Italian section? I guess Irish by the derby two of the men have on. But that is only a guess, as some of the faces could be Italian descent.
ReplyDeleteGood post Matthew, history has good sides and not so good. People have always been people. Matthew Woodall
Thanks Margaret. They could be the very beginning of the Mafia..lol. trying to control liquor sales..lol. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat looks like my kind of place :)
ReplyDeleteIts called Bandit's Roost, an alley in Mulberry Bend, one of the worst parts of the Five Points.
ReplyDeleteIn 1897 Mulberry Bend was demolished and turned into what would become Columbus Park.
Tom Brydon nice info, thanks.
ReplyDeleteNow where's Daniel Day-Lewis in this picture? :)