This rare glimpse of 1940’s East Harlem (Italian Harlem) showcases the everyday life of local people in their environments. #italian #italianamerican #throwback #italianharlem #1940’s #littleitaly #timecapsule #italianenclave #italianenclaves | Italian Enclaves

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