Vincent Arcuri, Full Interview

Collection: Queens Memory Collection at the Archives at Queens Library

Date: Time Period: 1911 - 2015; 2015-03-26; Interview recorded: March 26, 2015 Material: Digital audio recording made using H2n Zoom digital recorder and Adobe Soundbooth. Dimension: Total running time: 1:11:00

Creator: Vincent Arcuri, Jr. interviewed by Anna Lacson Identifier: aql:19322 arcuri_vincent_full

Description: Vincent Arcuri is on the Community Board 5 where he speaks about the history of Glendale and how it's demographics has changed over time. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Vincent Arcuri, Jr. has spent practically his whole life in Glendale, NY. This locale and its surrounding areas form the backdrop for many happy memories, from playing ball and attending dance halls to hanging out in local bars—bonafide family establishments in those days—and enjoying meals with his large Italian American clan. Mr. Arcuri forged a 40-year career in construction and had a hand in building some of NYC’s most important structures. Now retired, he continues his longtime involvement with Queens Community Board 5 and other volunteer organizations, as steadfast as ever in his conviction that civic engagement is the foundation of a strong community.

Title : Vincent Arcuri, Full Interview

Collection : aql:20455; aql:24485

Creator : Vincent Arcuri, Jr. interviewed by Anna Lacson

Date : Time Period: 1911 - 2015; 2015-03-26; Interview recorded: March 26, 2015

Summary/Description : Vincent Arcuri is on the Community Board 5 where he speaks about the history of Glendale and how it's demographics has changed over time. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Vincent Arcuri, Jr. has spent practically his whole life in Glendale, NY. This locale and its surrounding areas form the backdrop for many happy memories, from playing ball and attending dance halls to hanging out in local bars—bonafide family establishments in those days—and enjoying meals with his large Italian American clan. Mr. Arcuri forged a 40-year career in construction and had a hand in building some of NYC’s most important structures. Now retired, he continues his longtime involvement with Queens Community Board 5 and other volunteer organizations, as steadfast as ever in his conviction that civic engagement is the foundation of a strong community.

Subject : Italian American high school students; City council members; Italian Americans; Italian American families

Relation : Queens Memory Collection at the Archives at Queens Library

Rights : Contact digitalarchives@queenslibrary.org for research and reproduction requests.

Coverage : Locations discussed: Glendale, Queens, NY Glendale (New York, N.Y.) Richmond Hill (New York, N.Y.) Queens (New York, N.Y.)

Type : Oral history

Format : Digital audio recording made using H2n Zoom digital recorder and Adobe Soundbooth.; Total running time: 1:11:00

Identifier : aql:19322 arcuri_vincent_full