“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.
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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
Bronx Hip Hop: Green Havens & Historic Retreats – The Bronx’s Wild Side, Week 6
Written and original art by Dennis Harvell The narrative of the Bronx is often dominated by its urban intensity and cultural output, yet hidden within its borders are vast, surprising natural sanctuaries. The borough is home to some of New York City’s most extensive green spaces, which serve not only as lungs for the city… Continue reading Bronx Hip Hop: Green Havens & Historic Retreats – The Bronx’s Wild Side, Week 6