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Squatters Colony [Hooverville] on Hester Street.
Shacks of the unemployed on Hester Street, between Chrystie and Forsyth Streets. These structures were built from donations by the Down Town Store Fixtures Association. During the period of Hoover's presidency these squatter colonies were colloquially known as "Hooverville". January 16, 1931. P. L. Sperr.
Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection
