In the Bronx of the 1970s, a piece of chalk and a handful of bottle caps were all it took to transform a city street into a kingdom. A reflection on Skelzies, brotherhood, and the unforgettable summers that still live on in memory.
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The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – East 149th St. & Third Ave.
“From the Steel Rhythm of the “El” to the Heart of South Bronx Flow, The Hub Where Two Eras Converge on the Pavement.” The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – East 149th St. & Third Ave. The Hub: The Rhythm of Reinvention Focusing on East 149th St. & Third Ave. takes us right to… Continue reading The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – East 149th St. & Third Ave.
The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Throggs Neck
“From a Remote Maritime Escape to the Pulsing Gateway of a Borough, A Peninsula Where Two Eras Converge on the Currents”. The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Throggs Neck The Peninsula’s Transition In the mid-20th century, Throggs Neck was the tranquil edge of the Bronx. Before the colossal bridges redefined its landscape, the… Continue reading The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Throggs Neck
Bronx Pride: Why Bronx Natives Are Instantly Recognizable Anywhere
Bronx Pride: Why Bronx Natives Are Instantly Recognizable Anywhere Growing up in the Bronx creates a specific breed of New Yorker, one you can spot instantly. Outsiders think the New York experience is monolithic—same city, same struggles, same culture across five boroughs. But they’re wrong. The Bronx builds something entirely different. It creates a mindset… Continue reading Bronx Pride: Why Bronx Natives Are Instantly Recognizable Anywhere
The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Castle Hill
“From an Industrious Edge to the Pulse of Real Life, A Hill Where Two Eras Converge on the Currents”. The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Castle Hill Bronx The Hill’s Industrious Horizon While the grand crossroads of Fordham Rd. and Webster Ave. was defined by the raw, high-voltage hum of urban transit and… Continue reading The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Castle Hill
The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Fordham Rd. & Webster Ave.
“From the Steel Rhythm of the ‘El’ to the Heart of South Bronx Flow, The Hub Where Two Eras Converge on the Pavement”. The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Fordham Rd. & Webster Ave. The Borough’s Engine In the 1940s and 50s, the intersection of Fordham Road and Webster Avenue was the very… Continue reading The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Fordham Rd. & Webster Ave.
The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Orchard Beach
“From a Monument to Leisure Order to the Heart of the Borough’s Flow, the Riviera Where Two Eras Converge on the Sand” The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Orchard Beach The Riviera of The Bronx In the 1940s and 50s, Orchard Beach was the crown jewel of the city’s public works—a monumental, man-made… Continue reading The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Orchard Beach
The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Soundview
“From the Tidal Marshes to the Reach of Massive Community, A Shoreline Where Two Eras Converge on the Vistas.” The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Soundview The Changing Tides In the 1940s and 50s, Soundview was defined by its remoteness and its relation to the river’s edge. This was the quiet, somewhat sparse… Continue reading The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Soundview
The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Riverdale
“From a Secluded Estate to the Canopy of Community Flow, A Hill Where Two Eras Converge on the Vistas.” The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Riverdale The Pastoral Edge In the 1940s and 50s, Riverdale was the definition of pastoral seclusion within the city’s borders. Defined by its high, rolling bluffs overlooking the… Continue reading The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Riverdale
The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Parkchester
“From a Vision of Order to the Pulse of Real Life, A Brickwork Sanctuary Where Two Eras Converge.” The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Parkchester The Vision and the Evolution While the physical structure has remained remarkably similar, the community and the rhythm of life have changed entirely. It’s a true “Then &… Continue reading The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Parkchester