Alexander Venet

Alexander Venet
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Sat, 07/07/2018 - 07:44
When did you live in SoHo?

1973-1992

Where did you live in SoHo?

393 west broadway ny, ny 10012

What was your occupation when you lived in SoHo?

Student

What do you miss most about SoHo in the 1970s?

The deserted streets, the cobble stones, I remember the 18 wheeler's. The desolate feeling. Soho was a neighborhood then. The Italians on Thompson street. The kids all met at the park.

What do you miss least about SoHo in the 1970s?

I miss the old soho. I miss the old new York. There is nothing I don't miss about soho

If you no longer live in SoHo, why did you leave?

I grew up and my mom wasn't gonna leave her loft for me... Lol.. I had to move cause I couldn't afford to stay.

What is your most vivid SoHo memory?

The streets were always dead at night. The neighborhood was like a giant park. We use to ride our bmx bikes everywhere. I remember eating on prince street at a place called "food". Man I loved Soho. Still do...

Is there anything else you would like to add to your profile?

I don't have a pic on me now but I have some pics at my moms I can send you of my twin and I on west broadway in the 70's...