Berenice Abbott's photographs from the mid-1930s at the Fulton Fish Market provide a striking vision of New York City during a transformative period. The juxtaposition of laborers amidst the backdrop of emerging skyscrapers like 70 Pine Street captures a pivotal moment where the city shifts from a hub of physical goods to one of financial services. Almost ninety years later, the waterfront area reflects a different reality, focusing on leisure and consumption rather than trade. Despite its evolution, the Seaport remains vulnerable to modern challenges such as climate change and economic shifts.
The Fulton Fish Market exemplifies the metamorphic nature of New York City, showing the shift from a mercantile hub to a luxurious experience market.
Berenice Abbott's photographs captured a duality in the city, where the historical labor of fish traders meets the towering ambitions of financial skyscrapers.
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