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Introduction to Norman Street Revisited
Although I had never been to Greenpoint-Williamsburg prior to our brief tour around the area, I feel that what I did encounter during our walk emphasized many of the key ideas that Susser explains in this new introduction. After the … Continue reading
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Norman Street: Chapter 3 Summary
Chapter 3 of Norman Street focuses on the various sources of income of the population of the poor working class in Greenpoint-Williamsburg during the 1970s. Some obtained jobs working in factories or doing construction, maintenance, or secretarial work. Others enlisted … Continue reading
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Change in Racial Distribution of Greenpoint from 1970 to 2010
Greenpoint 2010 Greenpoint 1970Maps provided by social explorer with data from the 1970 and 2010 US census. The population of Greenpoint has diversified somewhat between 1970 and 2010, however Greenpoint still remains a predominantly white neighborhood.
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Greenpoint Racial Distribution from 1970 to 2010
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Williamsburg! Wooooo! (Not Virginia, sorry to disappoint)
Photo from: http://nymag.com/realestate/articles/neighborhoods/williamsburg.htm Here is a lovely picture of Williamsburg including a lovely dragon flag and pretty kites! I’ve never been there before but hey, any place with a dragon flag and kite flying MUST be fun.
