Samy Mahfar outlines the oldest business establishments that still operate in the Lower East Side, even after sometimes hundreds of years.

1. The Oldest on
Orchard Street
Businesses that embody the history of the Lower East
Side.

2. The Lower East Side has transformed incredibly in the
past one hundred years, but some businesses have
remained committed to serving the community through
all the time and changes.

3. Altman Luggage - 135 Orchard Street
Founded in 1920, Altman Luggage was recently renovated and looks new.
However, the store has a surprisingly long history of serving the Lower East Side
community, as well as famous patrons like James Gandolfini.

4. A.W. Kaufman - 73 Orchard Street
A.W. Kaufman specializes in European brands of lingerie and intimate
wear. They established themselves in the Lower East Side in 1924.

5. M. Katz and Sons - 20 Orchard Street
M. Katz and Sons is new to Orchard Street, but the furniture
business has called the Lower East Side home since 1906.

6. Moscot Eyewear - 108 Orchard Street
Mascot Eyewear has served the Lower East Side community for five
generations. They had humble beginnings in the 1920s, when founder Hyman
Moscot began selling ready-to-wear glasses out his pushcart.