The South Bronx That Immigrants Built: The Irish and Puerto Rican Heritage Story
Discover how Irish and Puerto Rican immigrants shaped the South Bronx — and where to find their heritage story on the streets of Mott Haven, Hunts Point, and beyond.
Discover how Irish and Puerto Rican immigrants shaped the South Bronx — and where to find their heritage story on the streets of Mott Haven, Hunts Point, and beyond.
Discover the story of Five Points — the Lower Manhattan neighbourhood where generations of Irish Famine survivors arrived, built a community, and changed New York for ever. And find out where to trace your own family’s connection today.
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Follow in the footsteps of generations of Irish immigrants through the streets that shaped New York — from the Famine Memorial to Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral and beyond.
Discover the two immigrant communities that shaped the South Bronx — and where to find their legacy today. Get weekly New York heritage stories free in our newsletter.
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