East Harlem Remembered: Oral Histories of Community and Diversity
The community of East Harlem in New York City lays claim to a rich and culturally diverse history. Once home to 35 ethnicities and 27 languages, the neighborhood attracted Irish, Jewish, and Italian immigrants in the early 20th century and later saw an influx of Puerto Rican immigrants and African Americans.

In this oral history, former and current residents recount the early days, the post-World War II rise of public housing, the departure of Eastern European inhabitants, the growth of Latino and African American populations, the spirited 1960s, the urban blight of the 1980s, and the more recent resurgence and gentrification. This story of strength and struggle provides a vivid portrait of a fascinating community and the many resilient people who have called it home.

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East Harlem Remembered: Oral Histories of Community and Diversity
The community of East Harlem in New York City lays claim to a rich and culturally diverse history. Once home to 35 ethnicities and 27 languages, the neighborhood attracted Irish, Jewish, and Italian immigrants in the early 20th century and later saw an influx of Puerto Rican immigrants and African Americans.

In this oral history, former and current residents recount the early days, the post-World War II rise of public housing, the departure of Eastern European inhabitants, the growth of Latino and African American populations, the spirited 1960s, the urban blight of the 1980s, and the more recent resurgence and gentrification. This story of strength and struggle provides a vivid portrait of a fascinating community and the many resilient people who have called it home.

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East Harlem Remembered: Oral Histories of Community and Diversity

East Harlem Remembered: Oral Histories of Community and Diversity

by Christopher Bell
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East Harlem Remembered: Oral Histories of Community and Diversity

by Christopher Bell

Overview

The community of East Harlem in New York City lays claim to a rich and culturally diverse history. Once home to 35 ethnicities and 27 languages, the neighborhood attracted Irish, Jewish, and Italian immigrants in the early 20th century and later saw an influx of Puerto Rican immigrants and African Americans.

In this oral history, former and current residents recount the early days, the post-World War II rise of public housing, the departure of Eastern European inhabitants, the growth of Latino and African American populations, the spirited 1960s, the urban blight of the 1980s, and the more recent resurgence and gentrification. This story of strength and struggle provides a vivid portrait of a fascinating community and the many resilient people who have called it home.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780786468089
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date: 01/01/2013
Pages: 244
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Christopher Bell, a historian and Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) member, lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

Preface 1

Introduction 3

1 Planting Roots (1900-1920) 9

2 The Great Depression and World War II (1930s-1940s) 45

3 Marc (Vito Marcantonio) 58

4 Planting Roots II (1945-1950) 75

5 Community and Diversity 91

6 1950s-Three Strikes: Public Warehousing, Drugs, Tribalism of Gangs 103

7 1960s-Decade of Change 146

8 1970s-Fruits of Labor 186

9 1980s-Dr. King's Dream Lives On 199

10 1990s-Rebirth of East Harlem 207

Epilogue 219

Chapter Notes 223

Bibliography 229

Index 231

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