essay
The development and maintenance of New York City's Italian-American neighborhoods
melting pot and beyond : italian americans in the year 2000 • Staten Island, New York • Published In 1987 • Pages: 223-237
By: Freeman, Robert C..
Abstract
This article examines the development and growth of Italian American neighborhoods in New York City, explores some recent developments in these communities, and speculates on future prospects for the 'Little Italies' in the year 2000. The document provides data on housing both in the distant and recent past, community structure, social change in the neighborhoods, and relations of the Italian Americans with other minority groups (primarily African Americans).
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Historian
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1991
- Field Date
- No date
- Coverage Date
- ca. 1880s - 1980s
- Coverage Place
- New York, N.Y., United States
- Notes
- [by] Robert C. Freeman
- Includes bibliography
- LCSH
- Italian Americans