Myself & Kuwenderson Walck photo from a 'selfie' machine.
During the 1970s, Tia Eugênia's newsagency at 112 Ferry Street in the Ironbound section of Newark, NJ, was a key gathering spot for the burgeoning Brazilian community. [1, 2]
- Role in Community: The newsagency acted as a crucial hub where Brazilian immigrants, or "Brazucas," would meet, catch up on news, and connect with others in the area, often gathering there on hot summer days.
- Cultural Hub: Described as a staple of the 1970s "Brazilian scene" in Newark, it was a familiar landmark for new arrivals looking to settle in the U.S..
- Location: The shop was located at 112 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105. [1, 2, 3]
The area was noted in personal recollections as a place where many, including young Brazilian men, hung out and built community in the 1970s. For more on this, check out the firsthand account in this blog post, "Three Brazilian lads sharing a flat on Wilson Avenue".
For more context on the era, read the blog post Ironbound in the 1970s - Newark N.J. 1970s.
in the second photo from bottom it should read William Powell, Bill Isles, Walter Williams ,Eddie levert and Bobby Massey. Bottom photo clockwise from left to right Isles Powell Levert Massey and Williams. THE PRIDE OF CANTON OHIO
ReplyDeletedear Will, thanks very much for correcting the names on the photos. See if I did the right thing, please.
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