Why I started this web log
For some time, I have been wondering how best to deal with the gradual destruction of the historic old neighborhood in which I grew up. I've been working on putting together a documentary film, trying to start a historical society, and writing an essay/article. I decided that the quickest way to get the info out would be to start a blog in which I could post my article as I write it. Also, if there are others out there who want to contribute, this forum will allow them to do so.
posted by Moronic Mitch at 8:54 PM
4 Comments:
Hi Jarrod,
I received your email and I am wishing you luck on your blog. Your idea of preservation of the old landmarks of Yorkville is a much needed one. I have posted your email on MyFamily.com with the address of your blog.
I'm sure many of us will make your site a place to visit.
Thank you for your invitation.
I will be back often.
Bridget Wilkie
formerly of 87th St between First and York Avenue and St Joseph School.
Hello Jarrod
I lived in Yorkville from a baby 1940 to 1955 on east 85th street then again from 1981 to 1990 on 91st street and would love to see a lot of the area declared landmarks thank you for starting this website. in a couple of weeks i will be going to see my old block 311 east 85th and also have every intention of having a hot dog and a papaya on 86th st.
I will be visiting this web site quite often
Laura Booth
PS I went to PS 77 On 85th and First ave
Hello, Jarrod.
Hope your blog becomes very active with interesting contributors. Many of us consider Yorkville as our hometown; even though we no longer actually live there. I was born in Yorkville in 1939 and lived at 1670 York Ave. (87th & 88th Streets). As a child I resided at 1786 First Ave. (between 92nd & 93rd Streets) until 1959. I attended Our Lady of Good Counsel grammar school and later Cathedral High School (St. Joseph Branch). My mother was a lifelong resident of Yorkville; she was born at 409 East 92nd St. She and her siblings also attended OLGC. All of them, my brothers and I (and my four children) were Baptized at OLGC. When I married in 1959 we were unable to find a suitable Yorkville apartment and relocated to Sunnyside, Queens, but spent most of our free time and all holidays back in Yorkville. Those were among the best days of my life!!!
I'm trying to trace information about the fencing studio that used to be upstairs on 86th Street (next to the Loews movie theater)in the 1960's. The master was from the old world (perhaps Hungary) and I need a source of information for determining his identity-- any tidbit would be of help. Thanks!
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