Lebanese Restaurant (Syrian) 88 Washington Street.
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Title
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Lebanese Restaurant (Syrian) 88 Washington Street.
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Description
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This image depicts a restaurant in the former "Little Syria" neighborhood in Manhattan. This image dates from 1936, but the restaurant had been in operation since 1920. The restaurant represents the cultural contributions of the Syrian Community to New York City. Even native-born New Yorkers were drawn to Syrian restaurants and lounges for an exotic and "oriental" experience.
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Creator
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Berenice Abbott (1898-1991)
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Publisher
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New York: Federal Art Project
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Date
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1936
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Type
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Image
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Format
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Photograph: gelatin silver print, matte, double-weight paper; 8 x 10 in. untrimmed contact print
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Language
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English & Arabic
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Subject
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New York (N.Y.), Restaurants New York (State)
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Temporal Coverage
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1936
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Rights
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The New York Public Library believes that this item is in the public domain. Copyright status undetermined.
