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Hipsters + Holdouts: Masters of Style in Williamsburg

A sociological look at hipsterism, style, commodification and the businesses that are thriving against the odds.

A fully immersive, mobile audio tour through the ever evolving streets of Williamsburg, a truly delicate ecosystem. We'll explore the history behind local businesses like Brooklyn Brewery, Beacon's Closet, and National Sawdust, just to name a few.

 

Here in Williamsburg, like in so many other neighborhoods in New York and cities around the world, corporate development is in a perpetual tug of war with independent, locally-owned endeavors. What can we learn from the unlikely survival of places that are unusual and eclectic?

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Hipsters + Holdouts was written and produced by Sarah Holtz.

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Show Notes

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How can I support these iconic Williamsburg businesses? Great question. Check out this newsletter from our archives, which lists ways to support some of the local businesses mentioned on our audio walk.

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Inspired by our Hipsters + Holdouts audio walk, we've created the perfect Spotify playlist just for you, capturing the essence of this Brooklyn neighborhood. Listen now. 

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Check out these archival photographs of the neighborhood and see what McCarren Park used to look like in 1906.

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Travel back in time and revisit 1950s New York with this 1 min WYNC audio clip, When Weed Grew Wild in Williamsburg.  

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Want even more resources for this dynamic Brooklyn neighborhood? No problem. Here's a list of recommended reading:

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