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Hard Times At The Police Stations
DIR By: HowBrown1953
Date: January 22, 2025, 5:19 pm
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Jacob Riis took photos of men and women sleeping and sitting in
police stations, such as Eldridge Street and the Oak Street
Station.
Back in the late 1880s, many people went to Oak Street when they
had no money for rent and were destitute. They were also fed
on occasion.
The first sketch is from one of the Illustrated magazines in
circulation during 1888.
I can't recall the exact name.
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The winter of 1888 in New York City was marked by one of the
most brutal and historic weather events in American history: the
Great Blizzard of 1888, also known as the “Great White
Hurricane.” This catastrophic storm swept through New York City
and the surrounding region from March 11 to March 14, leaving a
profound impact. Its extraordinary nature is highlighted by
several key factors:
1. Snowfall: New York City was blanketed with 21 inches of snow,
while parts of Brooklyn saw accumulations exceeding 30 inches.
Some areas in the region experienced even greater totals, with
Saratoga Springs, New York, recording a staggering 58 inches.
2. Winds: The storm unleashed hurricane-force winds, with
sustained speeds reaching 45 mph and gusts as high as 80 mph,
adding to the storm’s ferocity and creating massive snowdrifts.
3. Temperatures: The blizzard brought a dramatic drop in
temperature, with Central Park recording a frigid 6°F on March
13—the coldest temperature ever observed so late in the season.
4. Citywide Paralysis: The storm brought New York City to a
standstill, halting transportation, communication, and commerce.
The New York Stock Exchange closed for two consecutive days, a
weather-related shutdown unmatched until Hurricane Sandy in
2012.
5. Casualties: The storm claimed more than 200 lives in New York
City alone, with many victims found buried beneath towering
snowdrifts. Across the affected region, the death toll exceeded
400.
6. Economic Impact: The blizzard caused an estimated $20 million
in property damage in New York City—equivalent to approximately
$850 million in 2025 dollars.
A few years later in 1896, the Police Board, led by Theodore
Roosevelt, put an end to people sleeping and seeking shelter in
the police stations....and had difficulty in
feeding prisoners.
New York World
May 13, 1896
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Re: Hard Times At The Police Stations
DIR By: HowBrown1953
Date: January 24, 2025, 10:30 am
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Teddy Roosevelt, Jacob Riis, and the Little Dog Who Changed
Homeless Policy In New York City
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