Down in Chinatown

The infamously questionable economy of Canal St.


The parts of Chinatown particularly near Canal St. can feel pretty touristy/hokey—particularly with all those hokey tourists walking around and all of that Times Square-esque signage. I enjoyed this wet paint sign (on Mullberry, just north of Canal) because it said—yes, people actually live here. And yes, they have ugly generic typography too.

Man and a market, Mott St.


A market/store on Mott St. I enjoy that—like the rest of Chinatown—every square inch has got something packed in it, resulting in a bright, colorful array of organized chaos.


Even the garage door (I think on Elizabeth St.) gets in on the action.


Food market, I think on Spring St. This was my favorite shot of the day.

1 comment:

  1. AG-I came across your blog-Chinatown stroll reminded me of this tour I took years ago. She's still giving it and it's cheap and really interesting-u might enjoy

    http://www.opencenter.org/a-walking-tour-of-chinatown-food-and-herb-markets/

    Tina

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