El Centro de Oro
| El Centro de Oro | |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood of Philadelphia | |
| Country | |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Area code(s) | Area code 215 |
El Centro de Oro (Center of Gold), also known as the "Golden Block", is a Puerto Rican commercial district centered on the "5th & Lehigh" intersection in the Fairhill neighborhood in the east side of North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]
Puerto Rican cultural rhythms, businesses, and restaurants flourish in the area. El Centro de Oro is home to many family-owned businesses, cultural centers and organizations. Notable organizations include Taller Puertorriqueño, Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha, and previously included Asociacion de Musicos Latinos Americanos. Taller Puertorriqueño (Puerto Rican workshop) is a community based cultural education organization dedicated to preserving, developing, and promoting Puerto Rican artistic and cultural traditions, while supporting a better understanding of other Latin American cultures and the common Latino heritage.[2][3] Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) (Association of Puerto Ricans in March) is a Latino-based health, human services, community and economic development non-profit organization serving the Philadelphia area, helping people with affordable housing and job placement, among many other things.[4][5] Asociacion de Musicos Latinos Americanos (AMLA) (Association of Latin American Music) is a non-profit multi-cultural, regional arts organization dedicated to promoting the development and dissemination of all forms of Latin Music.[6]
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Mandell, Melissa. "El Centro de Oro — The "Golden Block"". philaplace.org. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
- ^ http://tallerpr.org/
- ^ http://planphilly.com/eyesonthestreet/2014/05/29/taller-puertorrique%C3%B1o-closer-to-building-new-cultural-center-on-north-5th
- ^ http://www.pcacares.org/ServiceDetail.aspx?service=Association+of+Puerto+Ricans+in+March+(APM)
- ^ http://www.apmphila.org/about.html
- ^ http://www.philly.com/philly/living/travel/visitors_guide/Asociacion_de_Musicos_Latino_Americanos_AMLA.html
Coordinates: 39°59′31″N 75°08′25″W / 39.9919°N 75.1403°W
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