A Doll-Sized Trip Through NYC’s Tenement Museum
Doll Photography, History & Heritage, North Atlantic Region, National Historic Site, New York, New York City, Urban History, Immigrant Experience Annie Schiffmann Doll Photography, History & Heritage, North Atlantic Region, National Historic Site, New York, New York City, Urban History, Immigrant Experience Annie Schiffmann

A Doll-Sized Trip Through NYC’s Tenement Museum

The Tenement Museum, a National Historic Site, is a doorway to the past. From the lively gatherings at Schneider’s Saloon in the 1870s to the resilience of immigrant families during the Great Depression, the Tenement Museum brings history to life. With doll photography capturing the details of this iconic site, we explore the stories of those who built their lives on the Lower East Side.

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A Big Splash of History at Paterson Great Falls
Mid-Atlantic Region, National Historical Park, New Jersey, Doll Photography, History & Heritage, Waterfalls & Natural Wonders Annie Schiffmann Mid-Atlantic Region, National Historical Park, New Jersey, Doll Photography, History & Heritage, Waterfalls & Natural Wonders Annie Schiffmann

A Big Splash of History at Paterson Great Falls

Did you know Alexander Hamilton founded America’s first planned industrial city? Or that Paterson, NJ, once produced 50% of the nation’s silk? At Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, history and nature collide in the most fascinating way. With insights from Park Ranger Michael Perez Robles, American history teacher Ike Welsh, and photographer Emily Feinsod, we explored the falls, the historic raceways, and the legacy of Hamilton’s big ideas—all while picking up expert tips for photographing dolls at incredible landmarks.

Ready to see the falls through a new lens? Check out the full blog for all the history, photos, and fun!

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