SOL MOSCOT, Lower East Side

by Kevin Walsh

Hopefully, Sol Moscot [formerly 118 Orchard, at Delancey, shown here] will take this iconic sign with them when they move directly across Delancey Street, to 108 Orchard. Founded on Rivington Street in 1915 after founder Hyman started selling eyeglasses from a pushcart in 1899, Moscot had occupied this location since 1935.

2/6/13

3 comments

Zen February 9, 2013 - 12:09 pm

That’s right near the Tenement Museum, a fascinating relic of old NYC. Possibly the only one left untouched since the 30s when they were outlawed.

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will February 10, 2013 - 5:18 pm

The real tragedy is losing the 2nd floor interior – that is old school new york. Sad.

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Someone February 13, 2013 - 9:31 pm

Ahh, the memories of getting eyeglasses at Moscot’s.

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