July 23, 1998
What East Harlemites Do For Fun
Those of you readers who hail from East Harlem may find much of the following to be old news, boring, or refreshing. The following is for those of you who have not been to our community. Ever wonder what we do for fun? Well continue reading and enjoy the following pictures. This is but a little taste of what we do for fun in El Barrio. There are eleven pictures on this page. They may take a little while to download and parse, but they are worth it. If you have any pictures supporting this theme (What East Harlemites do for fun), please e-mail them to me (prefer tiff files) and I will include them on this and other pages. Have fun.
There are those who enjoy riding their big trucks. (my son for perspective, he can't drive yet.)
Picture taken on 106th between Lexington and Third Avenues.
Others, like my Wife Cecilia, just like to listen to music near a cool window. Yes, she is listening to "Caliente"
A new Spanish language radio station on 105. 9 Mhz. She also likes to listen to La Mega! La Mega se Pega.
This is an activity most East Harlemites can relate too. Passing the time looking out the window. A fresh breeze and gossip gathering are the goal here. She doesn't look too happy does she? Hot day during the summer of 1998.
One of the best things to do on a hot summer day is to dance to the music performed by a band or "conjunto".
This shot taken August 23, 1998 on East 105th Street between Second and Third Avenues. Salsa all the way!
Hey, it was so much fun, I just had to snap another picture. The music
was too good to leave behind. This band was plugging a Spanish radio station on FM.
Another favorite pastime (all year long in fact) is shopping for knick knacks. This gentleman
works at the "Discount Center" near 104th and Third Avenue. Tell him you saw him on the Web.
This seems to be a male only sport in East Harlem, but women play too.
This picture taken at Clinton Projects on East 109th Street and Lexington Avenue.
Youth versus Wisdom. Hey, have you ever seen
blue dominos? Only in East Harlem. I wonder if they glow in the dark?
This is a "Piragua" or Snow Cone cart. Bet you wish you could have one now.
A regular cup (plastic) cost one dollar and super size cost two dollars. You
can still get a small cup for 50 cents. Picture taken around the corner 105th
Street and Third Avenue.
Parents and children alike, love to play at the various playgrounds scattered throughout
the community. This park was recently renovated and is located at 109th Street and Third Avenue.
This is my youngest daughter, Letticia, admiring street art created by James De La Vega.
James has been quite busy creating these black and white skeletons. It goes to prove that even
looking down at your feet can be entertaining and culturally uplifting in El Barrio. This art piece is
located on the corner of 106th Street and Lexington Avenue on the north east side of the street.