Harlem, New York City, 1947 This 1947 photograph of Harlem captures the energy and spirit of the neighborhood in the post-World War II era. Harlem had long been a center of African American culture, with jazz, arts, and activism playing a major role in its identity. The image likely reflects a busy street scene, with people going about their daily lives amidst the backdrop of Harlem's iconic architecture. The 1940s were a time of transition in Harlem, as the Great Migration brought waves of Afri
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Harlem, New York City, 1947 This 1947 photograph of Harlem captures the energy and spirit of the neighborhood in the post-World War II era. Harlem had long been a center of African American culture, with jazz, arts, and activism playing a major role in its identity. The image likely reflects a busy street scene, with people going about their daily lives amidst the backdrop of Harlem's iconic architecture. The 1940s were a time of transition in Harlem, as the Great Migration brought waves of Afri
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Part 1 of the East Harlem in 1940’s Time Machine when East Harlem was home to over 80,000 Italian Americans. By piecing together a treasure trove of tax photos between 105th Street ( A hun’ fifth) and 118th street ( A hun’ eighteenth) between 2nd Ave and Pleasant Ave, we were able to recreate the vibe from this long lost era in an attempt to revive it for your viewing pleasure. Don’t be shy, comment below if you see a business you recognize 😉. These photos are from 1940. World War 2 just erupte
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Part 1 of the East Harlem in 1940’s Time Machine when East Harlem was home to over 80,000 Italian Americans. By piecing together a treasure trove of tax photos between 105th Street ( A hun’ fifth) and 118th street ( A hun’ eighteenth) between 2nd Ave and Pleasant Ave, we were able to recreate the vibe from this long lost era in an attempt to revive it for your viewing pleasure. Don’t be shy, comment below if you see a business you recognize 😉. These photos are from 1940. World War 2 just erupte
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We hope you appreciate this reel which showcases 1940’s East Harlem’s Italian Enclave, which was the most dense Italian neighborhood besides Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, in the United States. We are a nonprofit that showcases Italian American neighborhoods, churches and businesses and we ask that you become a member of help us continue to do our work in preserving our beautiful culture. Grazie tutti! #italian #italianamerican #italianneighborhood #throwback #harlem #eastharlem #littleitaly #manhattan
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