Bridgeport: A Legacy of Neighborhoods

Bridgeport: A Legacy of Neighborhoods
This 1986 film from Cablevision of Connecticut visits different neighborhoods and community leaders throughout the city. Highlights include an African American choir at the Full Gospel Pentecostal Church, Puerto Rican education and civil rights advocate Cesar Batalla, Ozzie's Shoe Repair in the Hollow, Greek dancing, and a discussion with historic preservationist Bob Woodrow on the city's South End.

[@mercedezlucke-benedict1122]

How awesome!

[@Joesdifferent]

Love it then and now

[@nardoEBK148]

I really want to see old footage of Father Panik village on Barnum Ave

[@xm15ar]

My family tried very hard to restore one of those East side Victorians, but in 1983, after 8 break-ins in the 5 preceding years and having someone kill the dog and use our refrigerator as a toilet, we had had more than enough. We sold the house at a huge loss and escaped to a much better place. While I still remember some good times in Bridgeport, I would not and will not ever return. The Park city is a cesspool that the savages now own fully. This film was evidently made in 86, likely as a desperate attempt to show what little good was left.

[@AryLand1975]

I move from the east side 6 months ago. It's way worst now. It's a horrible place to live.

[@craigvogel2935]

Grew up black rock ave near park before. Park city hospital family came from port Jeff before Bridgeport was city related to first police. Chief my family went to Tom thumbs wedding always loved Bridgeport always will

[@BasementVinyL85]

@29:16 is that the west Ave area like in between park Ave prospect st area?