The story
The East Harlem schoolyard walls that became a global mecca for graffiti artists and one of hip hop's four pillars.
Everything that was here
- 1980–present · still open
Graffiti Hall of FameOutdoor Art Space
The East Harlem schoolyard walls that became a global mecca for graffiti artists and one of hip hop's four pillars.
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Nearby history
Harlem World
101 West 116th Street · 1.1 km away
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