Either that or refer me to some online resources that would be good for consultation (I have access to a lot of databases like jstor through my university). Basically, I am interested in what industries were there, why they went by the wayside, and how the deeply ingrained drug culture got there (especially as a result of dead industries and/or failing infrastructure). Also, the diversity of the population is interesting, how did it get that way?
I can give you an annotated bibliography of writings on the Neighborhood thanks to the historical society of Pennsylvania--check it out!