Amazing Photos From The New York Photo League: 1936-1951

    An exhibit about the group of photographers who set out to document what life in New York was actually like in the first half of the 20th century opens this Saturday at The Jewish Museum in New York. Here are some amazing photos that will be featured. Make sure to check out the rest of the exhibit in person when it opens.

    Jack Moore
    by Jack Moore

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Alexander Alland / The Jewish Museum via Reuters

    Ruth Orkin / The Jewish Museum via Reuters

    Arthur Leipzig / The Jewish Museum via Reuters

    Tosh Matsumoto / The Jewish Museum via Reuters

    Arthur Leipzig / The Jewish Museum via Reuters

    Sid Grossman / The Jewish Museum via Reuters

    Sol Prom / The Jewish Museum via Reuters