125th street

1. Why is 125th Street famous?
2. What is Harlem New York famous for?
3. Is Harlem the Bronx?
4. Is there a fault line under Central Park?
5. What's the most famous street in New York?
6. What is the most famous street in London?
7. What is the nicest part of Harlem?
8. What percentage of the Bronx is black?
9. Which borough is the poorest?
10. Why is the Bronx so poor?

Why is 125th Street famous?

During the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s, there was an influx of black residents and rich cultural traditions. The world famous Apollo Theater on 125th helped launch the careers of such prominent black entertainers as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, and Aretha Franklin.

What is Harlem New York famous for?

Harlem is known internationally as the Black Mecca of the world, but Harlem has been home to many races and ethnic groups including the Dutch, Irish, German, Italian, and Jewish. Harlem was originally settled by the Dutch in 1658, but was largely farmland and undeveloped territory for approximately 200 years.

Is Harlem the Bronx?

The Bronx is separated from Manhattan by the Harlem River and is the only district in New York located on the mainland. Culturally speaking, the Bronx is the cradle of rap and hip hop.

Is there a fault line under Central Park?

In fact, six fault lines run through Manhattan. One of them, called the East River Fault, runs down the western side of Central Park before turning at 32nd Street and heading to the East River.

What's the most famous street in New York?

The most famous street and the main artery of New York is Fifth Avenue. It connects the north and south of Manhattan. The Big Apple's most famous street is Fifth Avenue, also known as Millionaire's Row.

What is the most famous street in London?

Oxford Street

This is perhaps one of the most iconic street names in the country, especially amongst shoppers and fashion enthusiasts. Oxford Street is the centre of London's retail scene and is home to a huge list of high-end brands and luxury boutiques.

What is the nicest part of Harlem?

West Harlem is one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in all of New York City. You can find it between 96th and 155th, and Fredrick Douglass Boulevard and the Hudson River. West Harlem also includes smaller neighborhoods, such as Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Manhattanville, and Morningside Heights.

What percentage of the Bronx is black?

Over 43% of the population is black of African American, over 4% is Asian, 3% are Native American, and over 3% are mixed race. Over 54% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino origin. In the 1940s, over 98% of the population of the Bronx was white.

Which borough is the poorest?

The Bronx contains the poorest congressional district in the United States, the 15th.

Why is the Bronx so poor?

Its image as a poverty-ridden area developed in the latter part of the 20th century. There were several factors contributing to the decay of the South Bronx: white flight, landlord abandonment, economic changes, crime, demographics and also the construction of the Cross Bronx Expressway.