A Hassidic man walks on the promenade of Shaffer’s Landing, once the shipping pier of the large commercial brewer. The man is wearing the traditional garb of the 19th century sect of which he is member. The early 20th century Williamsburg Bridge arches over the East River to point to the man. His shtreimel is echoed in the top of the lamp and caps of the bridge standards. These tie him and his history to the culture of contemporary New York.