Rooted in Dutch traditions; Prospect Park was established in 1901. With a view of what would become the New York City skyline; Prospect Park evolved into a community that placed an emphasis on family values and character. Children would often be seen on the streets jumping rope or playing together at the Hayfields; which later became Hofstra Park. Parents worked locally in the borough and neighboring Paterson; known as "Silk City." Families stopped by Verblaauws Hardware for household goods and bought produce and flowers at Aiellos; which remains a vibrant business today. Though the borough has undergone an exceptional cultural transformation; Prospect Park has maintained its core values through traditions; cultural practices; and religious observances; with the Prospect Park School remaining the center of community life. New Hope Ministry and the Prospect Park Volunteer Fire Department remain essential to the life of the community. Prospect Park showcases the rich cultural; educational; and economic heritage of this northern New Jersey town.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy JamesMy father loved it!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. For anyone who wants an educated and scholarly look at 1960s JazzBy Midwest Book ReviewJazz caught hold in the early twentieth century and has stayed strong through it. "Black Music" is a collection of jazz criticisms and thought from Amiri Baraka; also known as Leroi Jones. Focusing on the 1960s; Akashic books has reprinted this acclaimed volume as Baraka offers much insight into Jazz legends such as Johnathan Coltrane; Miles Davis; and many more. For anyone who wants an educated and scholarly look at 1960s Jazz; "Black Music" is an ideal selection.5 of 14 people found the following review helpful. OK but why all the hype?By FaxAfter hearing Leroi Jones on Sunny Murray and the NYAQs records; and reading little excerpts of some of his reviews in books on free jazz; I thought Id pick this up and check it out. I did; it was OK; but not much more than OK. I felt like most of the information available here is readily found elsewhere; and that any new perspective he brings to the issues (meaning basically a black nationalist/radical one) is easily enough visible in other places--better to read Fanon or Malcolm X than to let that music play in the background in a jazz book like this one. If thats your taste you might be better off with John Szweds book on Sun Ra. This book is OK though; and if you havent already read a number of jazz books you might find it fresh and interesting--I simply didnt. Well written though.
