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BY: VALERIA PACHECO
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The Bronx is one of the five boroughs that make up New York City, in the United States. Located north of Manhattan, the Bronx is known for its ethnic diversity, rich cultural history, and vibrant community. Over the years, the Bronx has been portrayed in popular culture in various ways, often highlighting both its challenges and its achievements.
The Bronx has historically been associated with the working class and has faced several socioeconomic challenges, including deindustrialization and urban decline in the 20th century. However, it has also been home to diverse ethnic and cultural communities that have contributed significantly to the life of New York City.
Additionally, it is known for its cultural scene, which includes hip-hop, a musical genre that emerged in the 1970s in the Bronx communities and has had a global impact.
(Urban areas,NY,2024)
FACTS
FACTS
HENRY HUDSON
HENRY HUDSON
The first recorded European settler to see The Bronx was Henry Hudson in 1609. He sailed up the Hudson River exploring for the Dutch East India Company.
JONAS BRONCK
JONAS BRONCK
The first recorded settler in the area was a Dutch sea-captain in 1639. He settled along the Harlem River area, which is today known as the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx.
MORRIS SCHOOL
MORRIS SCHOOL
It became the first public high school in The Bronx and was opened in 1897.
90's
90's
End of World War I
End of World War I
The Bronx hosted the 1918 Worlds Fair at 177th Street and DeVoe Avenue.
POPULATION
POPULATION
The number of Bronx residents increased from 201,000 to 1,265,000 between 1900 and 1930.
MIGRATION
MIGRATION
During the Prohibition days (1920-33), gangs and bootleggers ran rampant in the Bronx. Irish, Italian and Polish immigrants smuggled in most of the illegal whiskey.
IN THIS YAER THE BRONX STARTED TO BECAME INSECURE
IN THIS YAER THE BRONX STARTED TO BECAME INSECURE
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Significant residential development has occurred since the mid-1980s stimulated by the city’s “Ten-Year Housing Plan”.
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south Bronx and central Bronx have the highest crime rates.
IN OUR DAYS...
HOW'S NOW?
HOW'S NOW?
The Bronx. The boogie down. The BX. The Bronx. We have many names and it suits us. This New York City district with a reputation for toughness also has an origin story tied to the American Revolution (or American War of Independence, as the British still like to call it). A rebellious spirit of independence has fueled and fueled it from its days as a haven for jazz clubs to its key role in the birth of salsa music and hip-hop. It is also the greenest of the five boroughs, with the largest parks and important points of natural and cultural interest.
When the celebrity chef and travel documentary-maker Anthony Bourdain featured the Bronx in his Parts Unknown series in 2014, he got many things right. What probably resonated most profoundly with those of us who live here was when he said, “The Bronx is a magical place with its own energy, its own food, its own vibe, its own rhythm.” Like everyone who writes about the Bronx, Bourdain noted its overemphasised reputation for crime and poverty. We who live in the Bronx are accustomed to defending ourselves and our borough, but we would like to shift the focus. If we simply show you the magic we see, we think you will want to come and see, hear, taste and feel it for yourself.
(Urban areas, NY. 2024)
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