Reflective journal-self appraisal
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windsheildprojectnew.pptxEast Harlem Neighborhood
Introduction
East Harlem is also known as “El Barrio,” a neighborhood in the eastern side of the New York city.
The neighborhood is a home to many south American immigrants from Puerto Ricco.
The town is known for its mix of Latin American and Caribbean cultures.
The neighborhood is located in upper Manhattan encompassing the region North of the upper east side.
The region covers the 96th street up to 142nd Street east of the fifth avenue towards the East and Harlem rivers.
Overview of the neighborhood
The overview of the neighborhood shows the buildings in East Harlem and the extend of the land it covers from an aerial view.
culture
The buildings have paintings on the walls to show the culture of the individuals in the neighborhood and their passion for art.
History
The nature of the buildings and architecture in the different streets of Harlem. Shows that the neighborhood has a strong history as the structures are made of brown stone and not similar to the modern structures.
corner street activities
The corner street is one of the busy streets in the neighborhood with different shops for groceries and pizza joints, and dental clinic
Schools
The neighborhood is well served with schools ranging from elementary to high schools where the children go to learn.
Hospitals
The areas which comprises of the Latino and other minority groups has some health care centers despite being occupied by poor people.
Bodega/ mini market
This area comprises of different market stalls dealing in different products where the locals shop.
Churches
The area is also vast with different church buildings where the people go to worship.
Our lady queen of angels church
Neighborhood store customers are window shopping for some African traditional cloths.
