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New York City’s “Alphabet City” in the 1970s
(contribution and commentary by Litter Bugged) |
May 12, 2001 |
Submission for the urban blight section in honor of FM’s most popular message board contributor, "Marty."
These photos are of New York City’s "Alphabet City" in the 1970s.
-Litter Bugged
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Fires burn in 1970s Alphabet City
(contribution and commentary by Litter Bugged) |
May 12, 2001 |
It was pretty bad in those days as buildings burned down weekly. All arsons commissioned by landlords. These arsons occurred in all of the areas of the city inhabited by lower income minorities. Neighborhoods in Brooklyn like Brownsville, Bed Sty and East New York. In Manhattan there was the Lower East Side and Harlem and of course the South Bronx.
-Litter Bugged
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More Alphabet City in the 70s
(contribution by Litter Bugged) |
May 12, 2001 |
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