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New York - Harlem

Harlem is black America's most famous community. Though crime-ridden and decrepit in places today, Harlem a century ago was a mecca for black business and the arts.

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Abyssinian Baptist Church
The Abyssinian Baptist Church is New York's oldest black church. It was founded in 1808 and became famous through its pastor, Adam Clayton Powell, a congressman and civil rights leader. Under him this became the most powerful black church in the country.
Address
Abyssinian Baptist Church
132 Odell Clark Place
New York, NY 10030-2303
United States
Phone 1 (212) 862-7474
Fax 1 (212) 862-3255
African American Wax Museum
The African American Wax Museum features statues of black American historical figures such as Martin Luther King and Malcolm X as well as paintings and sculptures.
Apollo Theater
The Apollo Theater began as a whites-only opera house in 1914. In 1934, white entrepreneur, Frank Schiffman, took over the venue and opened it to all races.

The Apollo has been a premier venue for black America's showcase of music. Legends such as Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Dinah Washington have graced its stage. James Brown's 1962 concert here is a classic record.
Tips
Tours are available only to groups of 20 or more by appointment only. There is an admission charge for the tour.
Aunt Len's Doll and Toy Museum (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.

Aunt Len's Doll and Toy Museum contains over 5,000 dolls and toys belonging to Mrs. Lennon H. Hoyte, a retired schoolteacher. To enter, you must arrange a visit with Mrs. Hoyte.
City College of the City University of New York
The City College of the City University of New York is set atop a hill adjoining Hamilton Heights. The campus features an impressive Gothic quadrangle built in 1903 and 1907.
Address
City College of the City University of New York
160 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
United States
Phone 1 (212) 650-6476
Fax 1 (212) 650-7584
Tips
Visit website or call for tour dates and times.
Transit
137th Street-City College subway
Cotton Club
Only the nearby Apollo Theater can rival The Cotton Club for black musical history. The establishment began as Club De Lux and was changed to the current name in 1923. As Harlem's most famous jazz club in the twenties and thirties, featured entertainers included Duke Ellington, Lena Horne, Josephine Baker and many others.
Address
Cotton Club
656 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
United States
Phone 1 (212) 663-7980
Fax 1 (212) 663-6879
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Harlem Market
Though not an official attraction, the market opposite Sylvia's soul food restaurant is noted for its food, African clothing, jewelry and art. The market extends for a few blocks in both directions.
Harlem YMCA
The Harlem YMCA was the setting of the stage debuts of Paul Robeson and many others in the twenties. W.E.B. Du Bois' Krigga Players organized shows in the basement before heading on to Broadway reviews. The Y was also the first Harlem home to writers such as Ralph Ellison.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open5:305:305:305:305:306:008:00
Close23:0023:0023:0023:0023:0020:0020:00
Marcus Garvey Park
Marcus Garvey Park is dedicated to the black nationalist leader. The park sits atop a hilly, rocky two-block square. There is a fire watchtower (the city's last) with an observation deck.
Address
Marcus Garvey Park
18 Mount Morris Park West
New York, NY 10027
United States
Phone 1 (212) 860-1373
Fax 1 (917) 677-3447
Mount Morris Historical District
The Mount Morris Historical District was once a neighborhood occupied by German Jews in late-nineteenth century Victorian townhouses. Sadly, the area has deteriorated. Its saving graces are churches such as St. Martin's Episcopal and Mt. Oliver Baptist (201 Lenox Avenue), plus Temple Israel.

The section on the National Register is roughly bounded by Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard and Mt. Morris Park W. from W. 118th to W. 124th Streets.
Schomburg Center for Research into Black Culture
The Schomburg Center for Research into Black Culture is a library that opened in 1991, dedicated to the research of black and African culture. The collection was assembled by a black Puerto Rican-American, Arthur Schomburg, who was told by a teacher that "black history" did not exist. In the twenties, the library was the gathering place of famed writers Langston Hughes, W.E.B. du Bois, Zora Neale Hurston and others.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed12:0012:0012:0010:0010:00Closed
Close 20:0020:0020:0018:0018:00
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
St Nicholas Historic District
The St. Nicholas Historic District is known as the King Model Row Houses built in 1891. Successful blacks lived here in the twenties and thirties including musicians W.C. Handy and Eubie Blake.
Transit
135 th Street subway
Studio Museum In Harlem
The Studio Museum In Harlem is an impressive five-storey museum devoted to art by African-Americans. The photo archives offer a rich history of Harlem.
Address
Studio Museum In Harlem
144 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027-4423
United States
Phone 1 (212) 864-4500
Fax 1 (212) 864-4800
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosed12:0012:0010:0012:00
Close 21:0021:0018:0018:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 7.00
Students$ 3.00
Senior$ 3.00
Child 12 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Admission cost is a suggested donation. Free admission every Sunday.
Discounts on
Sunday
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Transit
125th Street subway
Sylvia's
Sylvia's is Harlem's legendary soul food restaurant, serving southern fried chicken, saucy ribs, black-eyed peas and candied yams. Sunday brunch is served with the music of gospel singers.
Transit
125th Street subway
Bridge over Harlem River.
Boat House on Harlem River, New York.
Colorful houses in Harlem.
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