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Amsterdam Avenue, Hamilton Place, Harlem, 1910

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Harlem World Magazine | 2 Comments

Beautiful midday photograph from a postcard looking south at the Amsterdam Avenue on the left and Lenox Avenue to the right in west Harlem around 1910. Continue reading →

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Tagged Amsterdam Avenue, Hagemeister, Hamilton Place, Harlem, Harlem River Drive, Lenox Avenue, Ricksecker and Weigand, Ricksecker and Weigand Apothecaries, Tenth Avenue

The Colonial American Garden At Morris Jumel Mansion

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Harlem World Magazine | Leave a comment

The Morris Jumel Mansion was built by Roger Morris in 1765 and reflects the Palladian style of architecture. Behind the Mansion sits one of the few remaining Colonial American gardens in the United States. Continue reading →

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Harlem’s African Burying Ground, 1600 -

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Harlem World Magazine | 1 Comment

East Harlem Uncovered

“Nieuw Haarlem” (Harlem) was the second colony established by the Dutch in New York. Expansion to upper Manhattan was driven by property and economic concerns. Prior to this decision, the area was a sacred site and was inhabited with clam shells from the Lenape tribes of Wiechquaesgeoks or Siwanays or other tribes. Continue reading →

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Harlem Trolley Car, Harlem, 1897

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Harlem World Magazine | Leave a comment

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A great photograph of Harlemites loading on to a Harlem Trolley on 125th Street between the cobblestone streets of Lexington and 3rd Avenues in East Harlem 1897. Continue reading →

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Tagged 125th Street, 129th Street (IRT Third Avenue Line), arts, Harlem, Harlemites, Jim Jones, New York City, twitter, United States

The Harlem Wedding of Nat and Maria Cole, 1948

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Harlem World Magazine | Leave a comment

A Cole Easter in Harlem

They were dressed to the nines! After all, it was Sunday in Harlem. Harlemites were known to dress their best, in the finest materials, and in the latest of styles for the Sunday afternoon fashion parades on the avenues. Continue reading →

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Harlem Interiors At The Morris Jumel Mansion (photos)

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Harlem World Magazine | Leave a comment

Harlem’s Revolution

General Washington spent two months in the fall of 1776 at the Morris-Jumel Mansion in northern Manhattan where he and his troops were headquartered during the British retreat at the Battle of Harlem Heights. Continue reading →

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HHT Contemporary Art Partnerships Presents: The Loves of Aaron Burr

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Harlem World Magazine | Leave a comment

The Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum

& The Historic House Trust of New York City

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HW Pick: Join The Roof Raisers Curatorial Brigade At The Morris-Jumel Mansion (video)

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Harlem World Magazine | Leave a comment

Attend a free one-day training session! Learn important skills including: moving and storing objects, housekeeping in period rooms, exhibition support, photography, collections inventory and labeling. Continue reading →

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Tagged Arts and Entertainment, Coogan's Bluff, History, Manhattan, Morris-Jumel Mansion, Museum, New York City, Polo Grounds

The Polo Grounds At The Foot Of Coogan’s Bluff 1889

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Harlem World Magazine | Leave a comment

An 1889 photograph showing the newly-constructed Polo Grounds with horse drawn carriages at the foot of Coogan’s Bluff or Coogan’s Hollow. Continue reading →

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Harlem Tommy Murphy, Harlem, New York, 1914

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Harlem World Magazine | Leave a comment

Harlem Tommy Murphy was born on April 1885. He was part of the history of Irish East Harlem and the history on boxing in America at the turn of the 20th century. Continue reading →

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