10. Arthur Avenue Was Named One of “America’s Greatest Streets”
Since its origin as a push-cart marketplace, Arthur Avenue has been an Italian-American cultural epicenter and place of refuge for immigrants from around the world. In 2016, the American Planning Association named Arthur Avenue one of the “Great Streets of America” for its significant contribution to Italian-American cultural identity and art, alongside the avenue’s plethora of delicious restaurants.
Whether tourists come to visit the Ferragosto Festival or Bronxites grabbing a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants which Arthur Ave has to offer, the significance of Arthur Avenue to the Bronx Community—and the Greater City of New York—is important to the city’s history as a haven for immigrants. For more information, visit the avenue’s website.
This article was written by Mason Rowlee
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