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Exploring Rivington Street in New York City (1909)

Take a journey back in time to explore Rivington Street in New York City in 1909. See what the street looked like over a century ago and discover if the buildings still stand today.
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Does anyone recognize where this is in New York? The street sign says Rivington St., so maybe the building exist today?

Rivington St. in New York (1909)

Source: Library of Congress

 

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