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Julio's Reunion 2001

The pictures here were taken by Julio Rodriguez.
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Laundry room sign and part of circle
Laundry room sign and part of circle		 228 West 62nd Street
228 West 62nd Street		 On the far side is a flag pole where movies were shown.
Flag pole panorama

On the far side is a flag pole where movies were shown.

 This is the sleigh riding hill over between 61-62nd Street.
The hill

This is the sleigh riding hill over between 61-62nd Street.
They are down this hill also.
The barrels

They are down this hill also.

 Barrels and the Hill
Barrels and the Hill		 This is for Rita.
Sky-Rats

This is for Rita.

 The flag pole is just to the right and behind me.
View of 80 Amsterdam

The flag pole is just to the right and behind me.
Those canisters are very bothersome to those of us who congregated there 35 years ago.
The benches from 63rd Street side

Those canisters are very bothersome to those of us who congregated there 35 years ago.

 Remember the picture of Pat and Little Louis? (in Aida's Gallery) that's what it looks like today.
Towards la Bodega

Remember the picture of Pat and Little Louis? (in Aida's Gallery) that's what it looks like today.

 One place to park if you visit the projects.
Park and Ride on 62nd and West End

One place to park if you visit the projects.

 View of the Pier
View of the Pier
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YVONNE WILLIAMS 11-Jul-2008 19:53
THE HILL IN THE WINTER WAS LIKE OUR SKI SLOPE. IN THE SUMMER OUR RACE TRACK. THERE WERE TIMES THAT SOME OF THE BOYS MADE CARTS OUT OF OLD CARRIAGES AND WENT DOWN THIS HILL. I REMEMBER WHEN STEPHANIE DODDS LET HER SISTER ROLL DOWN THIS HILL IN HER BABY CARRIAGE. IT WAS STOPPED BEFORE IT CRASHED INTO THE BUSHES THAT WERE AT THE END OF THE HILL.
Julio Rodriguez23-Aug-2007 00:49
Taria,

thank you for posting a comment, how sweet you are, I am glad that these pictures bring back memories of your Grandma.
Taria Garrison 22-Aug-2007 03:41
my name is taria adrianne's daughter my mom grew up here and I spent many summers in the amsterdam homes in the 80's. I remeber going to sambas for snacks and the red apple for my grandmom. I remeber the hot dog cart on the side of 90 and the ice cream truck in the cirlce. I also remember the parties in the plyground. I even remeber when they were building the performing arts school. I loved spending my summers there. my nanny passed in januuary and as long as i can see thses pictures her memory will live on. thanks
Julio Rodriguez27-Sep-2002 18:50
Sandra, thank you, my best wishes to you and your Mom......Julio
Guest 27-Sep-2002 04:54
My name is Sandra Lamolli. This URL was given to me by my sister Myrna. I was very amazed to see a site which has to do with the Amsterdam Projects. Great job Julio. I see a post in here from Wanda Peters who mentions my mom Ana Lamolli from 70 Amsterdam Ave #11A. She is alive and well. Lives in New Jersey and my sisters Myrna and Judy also lives in New Jersey. I moved to Pennsylvania. Wanda, you brought back alot of memories for me and my mom. Myrna, showed mom what you had said and she had the biggest smile on her face. Mom sends her blessings to you and family. I was invited to the Reunion by Gladys Curet and I'm sorry I didn't go. I would of loved to have seen alot of people that I see on the pictures. Please keep everyone inform as far as the next reunion and the Lamolli family will show up. Does anyone remember the Security cop Larry? Anyone wanting to contact the Lamolli family please email me at sharpie1@ptd.net. Thumbs up Julio :)
Julio Rodriguez09-Mar-2002 16:22
Wanda, WOW you have a lot to say. Welcome to Skelzie and I'm glad that the site has warmed your heart. .............Julio
Wanda Peters 09-Mar-2002 07:01
Julio:

My name is Wanda Peters & I grew up in Amsterdam projects which was a challenging but wonderful experience . No one could have put it better than Stevie Wonder , when he said "living just enough , just enough for the city" . We were inner city kids indeed , simply trying to make some sense out of the world around us . I'll never forget "Mrs. Underwood's " infamous laundry room or "Mr. Cunningham's" fish truck in the circle . Who could forget sneaking in the 59th street pool at night or running to Pioneer's to get the chicken that faithfully went on sale on a weekly basis? We were much more than a neighborhood back then , we were family . Although I was born unto Molissie & Furmon Peters , I parents were not limited to them . Let's see , there was also; J.D. & Anna Cunningham , Frank & Edna Shaw , Willie & Ana Morse , Mary Woodson , Bernice Ruffin , Mr & Mrs. Richardson , Mr.& Mrs. Lockhart , Mrs. Blow , Mrs. Lamolli , "Carmen" & "Margie" . These were the folks who lived in the same building as me . Projectwise , there was , Sonny & Anita Graham , Mrs. Underwood & whomever else I left out . Folks were a whole lot smarter back then for they realized , it takes an entire community to raise children ! May God continue bless all my parents who lived (lives) in the projects & may they forever remain in His good gracious... Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to write the words that only someone who grew up in Amsterdam could possibly understand . Like Amsterdam projects , sharing my thoughts on your website was just a wonderful place to be !!! Keep the spirit... GODSPEED>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Candi Hammond 22-Jan-2002 22:44
Julio, I was born and raised in Amsterdam along with Robin and her sister, Janice was/is my best friend (1969). My first reunion was 2001, i have relocated to Califonia. I must say I was overwhelmed by all the love and seeing almost everyone i grew up with and my parents grew up with (Cyd Hammond & Tony Nelson). I have many, many photos, let me know how to get them to you!!
Julio Rodriguez08-Nov-2001 17:26
Robin, welcome to Skelzie, we would all like to see your pictures please write me at skelzie1959@aol.com and I'll tell you how to do it. Julio
Robin Toyloy-Jones 07-Nov-2001 22:02
Hey Julio
I can't remember you at this time,I think I will need something to jog my memory. But I was born and raised in Amsterdam Project. My mother Delores Toyloy came to Amsterdam in April of 1957, born in June 1957. My mother raised 5 girls and 1 son here. I have attended the Reunion since 1998. I lived in 247 W. 61 Drive apt 3A and then moved to larger apt same building apt 5E. My mother was on the board of directors at the Community Center, and my sister Brenda (aka)Cissy was an active member for many years. She also helped with the archives that were created along with Cheryl Turney. Well, anyway I have many photos that would increase the beauty of this beautiful website.

With Love your hommie
Robin Toyloy
DannyIngellis 19-Oct-2001 14:25
Julio.....great shots of the "old" and "new" neighborhood.....brings back an awful lot of good memories...I get around the neighborhood often and walk through the projects and just dream of what we all use to be like and enjoy....man those days were great!
Julio Rodriguez03-Oct-2001 19:15
Just a note: David did get his own gallery, go to
http://www.pbase.com/skelzie/david
to see his pics. Julio
Davie Small 01-Oct-2001 17:36
Hello everyone: I think that this site is fantasic, and hope that lots of us will contribute to this site. If I can find some old pictures I will post them.
To all my frinds from Amsterdam I wish peace and good will.
Davie small
Danny Ingellis 30-Sep-2001 01:23
1989 reunion.....spotted Hector & Carmen Santiago (brother and sister) also Cosby and Lionel Holder from PS 191 Center.....There are two guys we all owe alot to! Great shots.
Julio Rodriguez04-Aug-2001 04:58
CHARLIE SMITH: Send me your email address or write me at Skelzie1959@aol.com. Want to talk to you. Julio
Julio Rodriguez02-Aug-2001 13:05
Ivan, WASTE WHO??, you are right, you got my attention and yes I did miss you at the reunion but, we are on for lunch next Wednesday and I look forward to seeing my old friend again. (you did look good dunking!) My best to your Mom, tell her I'm coming over to see her one day to thank her for caring for me when I was young. Hello to Chico too. Julio
Ivan Donovan 02-Aug-2001 12:56
Julio,
My name is Ivan Donovan, formerly of 80 Amsterdam Avenue #2D. I am the guy who use to
take you in the back of our building and "waste" you on the chess board. Since we are
both getting older, I figure you would remember me by that past experience. In any
event, I was at the reunion last Saturday. I am sorry I missed you. I saw some of the pictures you had posted on your dynamite Website. I want to know how did you get that picture of me dunking backwards (and looking good doing it-smile)? How is your mother, Mrs. Ramona? Take care. Ivan
joe 29-Jul-2001 20:22
What a wonderful tour of the neighborhood. I wander around the projects whenever I get to the city but only have the pictures in my head. Now I can visit whenever I want. I do plan to attend the reunion next year but have to sharpen my softball skills. Thanks Julio!
Guest 29-Jul-2001 16:52
Julio, Rita,
My Mom was thrilled to meet you. Thank you for introducing yourself, Rita.
She thought Rita was a beauty and Mr. Julio was a real cutie.
Aida
Julio Rodriguez29-Jul-2001 07:48
Mickey, sorry we did not meet up, but it was good to see and speak to Mario again. As you see, I found Rashid (Robert Rivera) and he'll be corresponding with us, and Charlie Smith left us a message too. He identified himself in the swim team picture in Ray's Gallery. Looking forward to seeing your pictures and adding them to this gallery. Julio
Mickey 29-Jul-2001 04:04
I was there too but missed you Julio -- really missed you. With all you have done for all of us I was looking forward to seeing you. what a thrill coming home tonight to the pix. I'll send you mine when they are developed.
Joy 29-Jul-2001 02:22
Hi Julio, Looks like you had another nice day taking photos - it is a nice album. Joy
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