In the 1850s, 5 points New York was filled with brick buildings and factories. Industrial growth was popular and on the rise. The area was very urban for its time period. Set designer Dante Ferretti use lots of brick buildings and cobblestone pathways to re-create the feelings of the time. 5 points was known for being dirty and a lower scale area.
This movie was not shot on site. ( Rome)
The props were spot on. Everything seen in the movie was used in 1850's.
This movie was not shot on site. ( Rome)
The props were spot on. Everything seen in the movie was used in 1850's.