Orchard St undies
we were talking to a friend the other day who, like us, grew up around NYC and remembers trips to Orchard St for stocking up on underwear. the reminiscing gave us a pang to snap some of those great old shops before, LES yuppification wipes them out. it’s shocking how much is gone. there’s only a small handfull of stores and signs left of the Orchard St we remember from years ago…

not much online about Orchard Street’s history. the Lower East Side Business Improvement District website has some good info and old photos. and the Lower East Side Tenement Museum is packed with LES history. and the museum’s a cool place to visit, and especially fun when combined with your own Lower East Side Food Tour!