Visiting Soundview in the Bronx

[anthonyjl]

Originally Posted by ronnies12

I lived in Monroe project from 1961 till 1979 had a great time there lots of sports live in 800 Soundview ave hung out on 870 and 872 Rosedale ave the small building went to ps 100 then 123 then 125
and Monroe high school

I lived in the projects from 1961 to 1971 and attended PS 100. Had a bunch of brothers and sisters. (all older)

What do you remember about PS 100?

Anthony

[zfabsag]

Originally Posted by mikejhank

I would like to ask anyone from, or who is very familiar with Soundview, Bronx. I am planning on visiting my girl friend's mom with my girlfriend. We are an interracial couple (she is black, I am white) does anyone think that we would have any type of trouble due to our races? I understand that there are a--holes everywhere, but what do those people who are familiar with the area think that our chances are of running into problems. We are specifically visiting the White Plains Rd area of Soundview.

Mike, If you simply behave as ur natural selves I really don't think u will have a problem simply because ur an interracial couple. I think we have alot more to be concerned about in these economic times, than who people are sleeping with. However if u go uptown acting like fools then u will possibly cause unneccessary attention 2 urselves. this is coming from someone who was born and raised and who continues to live in Harlem NYC. Oh and by the way there is something called regentrification going on in all the poor areas of NYC, so there may be alot more of you uptown than u might imagine

[zfabsag]

Originally Posted by Guywithacause

Yeah it is pretty quiet over there. I would not listen to the scary stories you may here about the area. With normal precautions you would use anywhere, you will likely find the area to be quiet and generaly okay. Some of the homes down Soundview are pretty cool...they were formerly summer bungalows that have since been converted to 4 season living...some have been torn down and large nice homes replace them. The area has some great homes...although public transportation to the city is cumbersome.

I am sure you will enjoy your time there!

Hey Guy, are u sure ur talking about the Bronx Soundview area and not some summer resort town called soundview when u spoke of summer bungalos? Or were u referring to maybe 50 yrs. ago? LOL and plz I don't mean to be offensive, but I just can't imagine........

[bluedog2]

Originally Posted by zfabsag

Hey Guy, are u sure ur talking about the Bronx Soundview area and not some summer resort town called soundview when u spoke of summer bungalos? Or were u referring to maybe 50 yrs. ago? LOL and plz I don't mean to be offensive, but I just can't imagine........

Actually,many of the bungalows are still there.If you follow White Plains Road all the way to the end and then turn onto some of the little side streets you will see them.Especially in Harding Park.

[Steve Y11]

Originally Posted by ronnies12

I lived in Monroe project from 1961 till 1979 had a great time there lots of sports live in 800 Soundview ave hung out on 870 and 872 Rosedale ave the small building went to ps 100 then 123 then 125
and Monroe high school

I too lived there from 1961-1971 very memorable. 872 Rosedale apt 8c went to P.S. 100 /Mr. Softee (the ice cream truck)/ played with the spaldin rubber balls (hit off the stoop) tops and ride bikes/ peoagua stand came around. 1st grade teacher was Mrs. Fickling, Ms. Pinto/ Ente, 3rd was Mrs. Maribelli and 4th Ms. Zucker.











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