New York City Neighborhood Storefronts
January 17, 2022
Ideal Hosiery on Grand Street in the Lower East Side since 1965. ©Elizabeth Holmes
A Connection to Our Past
When I photograph a neighborhood I like to explore the local mom-and-pop storefronts because they are the heart and soul of a community.
Storefronts that have survived over time are a link to a neighborhood’s past. These local shops with their unique signage and colorful facades add to the character, fabric and spirit of a community, creating a sense of place.
Here are photographs I have taken of some of my favorite New York City storefronts.
Albanese Meats & Poultry Market on Elizabeth Street in Little Italy, established in 1923. ©Elizabeth Holmes
Gringer & Sons appliance store located in the East Village since 1918. ©Elizabeth Holmes
Katz’s Delicatessen on Houston Street on the Lower East Side since 1888. ©Elizabeth Holmes
Esposito’s Meat Market in Hell’s Kitchen established 1932. ©Elizabeth Holmes
B&H Dairy Restaurant in New York City’s East Village opened its doors in 1938. ©Elizabeth Holmes
The Budapest Cafe & Pastries Shop in Yorkville on the Upper East Side. ©Elizabeth Holmes
Russo’s Italian Grocery in the East Village since 1908. ©Elizabeth Holmes
La Delice Pastry Shop in Kips Bay since 1935. ©Elizabeth Holmes
Nom Wah Tea Parlor vintage dim sum dating back to 1920 in Chinatown. ©Elizabeth Holmes
La Bella Ferrara Bakery on Mulberry Street in Little Italy since 1892. ©Elizabeth Holmes
Russ & Daughters Appetizers since 1914 on East Houston Street on the Lower East Side. ©Elizabeth Holmes
Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette founded in 1925 on the Upper East Side. ©Elizabeth Holmes
McSorley’s Old Ale House opened in 1854 in the East Village.. ©Elizabeth Holmes
Fanelli’s Cafe in Soho dating back to 1847. ©Elizabeth Holmes