1986 Ranlee Pictorial Map of Belmont, the 'Little Italy' of the Bronx, New York City

This is a 1986 Ranlee Publishing pictorial map of the Belmont, the Little Italy of the Bronx, New York City. The map depicts the neighborhood surrounding Arthur Avenue, between East Fordham Road and East 184th Street and between Bathgate Avenue and Bronx Park. Charmingly illustrated and created as an advertisement, local businesses throughout the neighborhood are promoted, complete with their logo and phone number. Pizza joints, restaurants, stores, salons, schools, car dealerships, and even funeral homes and churches are noted, capturing the neighborhood as it was for a moment in its history. Well-known landmarks, such as the Bronx Zoo (highlighted by a giraffe), the New York Botanical Garden, and Fordham University, are also illustrated. A short history of the neighborhood is included in the lower left corner.

Publication History and Census

This map was designed and illustrated by Carlos Saenz and published by Ranlee Publishing, Inc. in 1986. We have been unable to locate any other known examples.