When we were living on 21st Avenue I can still recall everything so clearly. In the 1950s things were much better and quite different from the way they are today. We kids could play outside on sidewalks and streets which were clean and very safe. Of course, the neighborhood was mainly Italian, Irish, Polish, with most businesses owned and run by the very friendly secular Jews, whom we all knew by name and who were very friendly and kind. We have very fond memories of each one. There were a lot of Italians whom we got to know also. As time went on some stores changed hands, in the late 60s or early 70s. Italians became the dominant business owners for a long while. The Jewish community was still there but they were beginning to either die off or move away. That was extremely sad because we all got along so well for so long. They were like family. But still you could walk down town without any fear. It was always peaceful and on beautiful sunny days it was very enjoyable to take long walks and enjoy the neighborhood. I recall, when I was 8 years old, I had a half dollar coin and walked by myself all the way downtown to go to the afternoon movies. I saw the movie, "Blue Hawaii" , staring Elvis Presley. I was the only one in the theater because it was early afternoon. It cost me 50 cents. I had a big bag of popcorn and a soda. In the early 60s it was a marvelous place to be. Paterson was so different. East 19th Street, from the corner of 21st Avenue heading towards Route 80 direction, it was still a cobble stone Street. Route 80 wasn't there yet. Did you know that there were many nice houses where Route 80 is today? I used to play on the mounds of dirt piled high when they were digging up the ground to create the depth needed to go under Madison Avenue to create a new bridge over 80. I saw the houses becoming more and more empty as families had to quickly move away so they could knock them all down to start construction of the new highway. Our President at the time was Eisenhower but Kennedy became President in 1960. We played in many condemned apartment houses which were being stripped for the wrecking ball. I was awestruck how they would swing that heavy metal ball to smash through the roofing and walls of each house. The loud crashing sounds! What an amazing sight. You know, back then I went to a tiny school around the corner. School 16. I was a safety patrol who was promoted several times until I became a captain. I had to aid the crossing guard at the corner of Madison Avenue and 21st Avenue. The old but well-maintained 1st National Bank was opposite or across the street from my post. In our neighborhood we never saw a Black person. Never knew what one looked like in person. The first time I ever saw one it was a young girl who was introduced into our 4th grade class. Across the street from 366 21st Avenue was a hardware store. Oh, and we all have very fond memories of Irving's. He was a very pleasant fellow who had a fruit and vegetable store on the corner of East 19th and 21st Avenue. These are the businesses on the four corners of East 19th Street and 21st Avenue (clockwise from our corner around.). First there was our house, or our apartment building, which consisted of 4 apartments with two businesses below. Then there was Irving's fruit and vegetable store. Then there was Mr. Gross' Pharmacy. Lastly there was a very nice hardware store. Then back to us. I could write for hours about every decade thereabouts.
@moimeme1928
3 жыл бұрын
I was born on Beech Street near St. Anthony 's church in 1952. I grew up through the 1950s, 60s, 70s, and 80s at 366 21st Avenue. We had a house at the Jersey Shore, in Bayville, Ocean County as well. We spent our Summers in Surf City, on Long Beach Island until 1974 as well.
@LouGalazzo
2 жыл бұрын
I went to St Anthony school in the 60s to early 70s
@edwardzonenberg7191
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tour! My Mom grew up on Martin St. and we would often go to Gianella’s for cold cuts and donuts. You always provide positive, accurate tours. Thank you so much!!
@PrideInPaterson
4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@alicesolis2386
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr Freddy, I grab my popcorn 🍿 and I enjoyed 😊 this video! 👍
@PrideInPaterson
3 жыл бұрын
Cool! Thanks for your viewership!
@mohammedcohen
Жыл бұрын
...thanx for these memories, Freddy - lived in Wayne - went to SHU and rode through in dad's car when he dropped me off at SHU in the morning and when we rode to his shop in Fort Lee on Saturdays - that's about my knowledge of Paterson...I remember riding past the Falls View diner across from the old Rogers Locomotive Works and by the old, abandoned, classic re brick factories in the 60s...
@PrideInPaterson
Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome. Thank you for your viewership!
@mohammedcohen
Жыл бұрын
I 80 & Garret Mountain...dad used to take a similar route from Wayne to his shop to Ft Lee before Rt 80 was FINALLY finished - just a few years before he sold the property in Ft Lee and 'retired'...I sorta remember those old streets we used to drive along - sitting in the back seat of his (IIRC '64 Bel-Air) work car
@dorothybeyrouthy7691
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Freddy. Enjoyed.
@billhoffer4967
4 ай бұрын
I came upon your videos accidently. I worked in Bookstabers/Peoples Park Pharmacy corner of 21st Ave and E. 20th St and Billstra Pharmacy On 21st Ave near corner of Market St. 1978-1982
@PrideInPaterson
4 ай бұрын
I'm glad you came upon my videos. I have over 140 Paterson based videos on my channel along with other locations. Feel free to check those out :-)
@drewr5119
3 жыл бұрын
I love that skate park under the highway I’ve been going there for well over a year
@PrideInPaterson
3 жыл бұрын
I saw your video there
@dianevanderlinden3480
3 жыл бұрын
Mailman!!! And love the old neon sign on the furniture place. Like Delux Cleaners on Main Ave Clifton
@JDsVlog51
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Freddy, Just wanted to let you know we miss your videos and wish you well. Sincerely, JD
@PrideInPaterson
2 жыл бұрын
Going to upload today :-)
@JDsVlog51
2 жыл бұрын
COOL! ❤
@pwward43
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks👍
@PrideInPaterson
3 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome!
@chrisd.6346
2 ай бұрын
My video store was on 21st Ave, and of course... the Italian social club right by Classic auto body was there as well, no sign, nothing to indicate what it was but a peephole in the door so they could see who you were.
@PrideInPaterson
2 ай бұрын
One of the reasons I enjoy doing these videos is that at least I can preserve the present-day buildings and neighborhoods for the generations coming after us. Would be amazing to have videos featuring all these streets and neighborhoods from years gone by. But if course we didn't have the technology
@mohammedcohen
Жыл бұрын
...anyone remember Spina's Town Tavern...behind 151 Ellison St adjacent to the parking lot in the back??? my first time going into a bar (but not to drink) played shuffleboard bowling and ate meatball sandwiches (with crushed red pepper flakes) in college - ca 1969 - 1971
@PrideInPaterson
Жыл бұрын
Great memories!
@2ruehenderson
Жыл бұрын
Back in the day Madison to Summer was basically Sicily
@PrideInPaterson
Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!
@jamesjameson4566
2 жыл бұрын
Hello I'm here from furio from the sopranos he is from here he jeep talking about it on podcast
@p4u7y
3 жыл бұрын
😍😍😍😍😍😍😎😎😎
@Joeelectronicschematicsforauto
Жыл бұрын
It's funny I think someone took your introduction tune because I heard the same tune when I was watching another video about dialysis believe it or not
@PrideInPaterson
Жыл бұрын
They may have. the tune is in public domain :-)
@paullindstrom7457
3 жыл бұрын
Lived on E. 21st Street, around the corner Ferraro's Liquors, Small soda shop, Sal's, mid-block on 21st Ave between 21st and 22nd streets where you could get 5 cent sodas, 25 cent ice cream sodas. Went to School 24 (or was it 4?.. Graduated Eastside 1972. , mid-block sl's on 21st between 21st and 22nd streets
@PrideInPaterson
3 жыл бұрын
Great memories!
@larryhenderson1350
3 жыл бұрын
I lived on Spring St and Washington Ave and went to the Boy's Club in1973 thru 1977
@albertohoyos4111
3 жыл бұрын
Does anyone remembers The First Step bar..
@PrideInPaterson
3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't ring a bell
@mileensantos754
3 жыл бұрын
Hi.i saw a video where you went by p.o.paterson.Do you remember in the corner under bridge was years ago a Campbell's soup dinner.
@drewr5119
3 жыл бұрын
I remember when 21st was not a one way
@PrideInPaterson
3 жыл бұрын
I believe it just only went to a one way not too long ago
@andyz2747
3 жыл бұрын
Make a video about paterson stadium by liberty st. And Torowa ave. I forgot the name its close by tha falls . Thanks
@PrideInPaterson
3 жыл бұрын
I did. Episode 6. :-)
@andyz2747
3 жыл бұрын
@@PrideInPaterson ok thanks
@poptogio1
3 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you go all the way to Rte 20?
@PrideInPaterson
3 жыл бұрын
I always thought 21st Ave stopped at Market St. Never realized it went all the way to 20. Bad job by me :-(
@timbergen8526
3 жыл бұрын
WOW! When did the Avenue become one way?
@PrideInPaterson
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure
@Pt0wN973b0iI
2 жыл бұрын
Has to have been mid - late two thousand and ten year. Early two thousands it still was a two way. The slanted parking was never there in early two thousands. The street was tight..
@2ruehenderson
Жыл бұрын
@@Pt0wN973b0iI it was in the last 2 years
@jamesjameson4566
2 жыл бұрын
You know quasimodo predicted all this
@PrideInPaterson
Жыл бұрын
Lol! Sopranos!! Love that series!
@jamesjameson4566
Жыл бұрын
@@PrideInPaterson brilliant freddy, I'm always watching clips on here 👍🏻, that's what made me search this video, I'm from England.
@mileensantos754
3 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you.I watch you all the time.I live in Paterson since I was 4/2 .I never liked Paterson till this day I hate Paterson.I.m sorry but I went through a lot.Thanks for visions.
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