Category Archives: NYC History

Full Bleed: New York City Skateboard Photography

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Jennifer Willis

The History of New York City Skateboarding … … comes alive visually in 250 amazing full bleed photographs that span 30 years, from over 40 photographers. FULL BLEED at MILK STUDIOS 450 WEST 15 ST. CORNER OF 10TH AVE GALLERY … Continue reading →

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How to Save the Brooklyn Banks

Posted on November 23, 2009 by jwillis

Fact: They are closing the Brooklyn Banks. The NYC skateboarding community will likely lose a beloved historical landmark and it will never be the same even if they give it back. Architectural structures reveal a great deal about their social … Continue reading →

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Afropunk 2009 – Skateboarding

Posted on July 7, 2009 by David Willis

They built it – They came Diversity is cool, it ups the ante, but connection is awesome. See entire afro-punk 2009 Alubum If there was ever a good idea, with the right leadership and philanthropically cool vibe of visionary genius, … Continue reading →

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What NYC Skaters Really Need

Posted on April 23, 2009 by jwillis

Creating Multi-use Public Space Instead of Skate Parks UPDATE:  As of May 30th, LES Skate Park has Skate Art thanks to Open Road and other organizations in the city.  Wooooo! I am frustrated that the Upper East Side and East … Continue reading →

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Rival Skate Shop

Posted on March 18, 2009 by David Willis

Rival is not your daddy’s corporate skate shop.   Rival Skate Shop in Tribeca is not, in any way, glossed over for commercial appeal and is clearly a venture driven by devotees of the east coast scene.. skateboarding… Nike sneakers… … Continue reading →

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NYC Skateboarding History: SHUT NYC

Posted on March 12, 2009 by David Willis

Shut NYC 158 ORCHARD ST New York City Formally known as SHUT Skates in the 80′s and responsible for the upbringing of Zoo York before they handed it off to Marc Ecko.  Shut Skates were the most memorable decks from … Continue reading →

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