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Change Coming to a Block Skipped by Harlem’s Rebirth

Posted on October 11, 2012 by | Leave a comment

There have been promises of a shiny hotel, a big office tower and a prominent commercial corridor. Continue reading →

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Mount Morris Bank Building, 1883, Harlem

Posted on August 16, 2012 by | 2 Comments

This is the 1883 Mount Morris Bank Building (it was expanded in 1897). This was the only branch and the headquarters for this bank. Eventually the Corn Exchange Bank, a fore – runner of Chemical Bank, took it over. Continue reading →

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Lacking A Needs Assessment Plan, 125th St. Corridor Adds Taystee Projects

Posted on May 22, 2012 by | 1 Comment

A hulking eyesore that clogs up a prime block on Harlem’s main thoroughfare will be torn down and replaced with a commercial building housing cultural and performing arts facilities, city and state officials disclosed earlier this month. Continue reading →

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Harlem’s Corn Exchange Building Will Have New Look With Old ‘Flavor’

Posted on March 8, 2012 by | Leave a comment

The new Corn Exchange building will not be a facsimile of the old structure from 1889.

The landmark building on 125th Street and Park Avenue, reduced to a two-story nub in 2009 because of safety issues, won’t have a solid brick facade or as much copper ornamentation, developers say.

But as a homage of sorts to classic building, the five new stories added to the structure will have modern bay windows with a lot of glazing to bring in extra light and a Mansard roof. Continue reading →

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The Hamilton Bank, The First Bank In Harlem

Posted on November 19, 2011 by | 2 Comments

The Hamilton Bank in Harlem at 1707 and 1709 Amsterdam Avenue (Between 144th & 145th St.), was founded on April 7th, 1899. The bank was the first in Harlem above 125th Street at the time. Continue reading →

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Corn Exchange Developer Fights For Harlem Landmark

Posted on April 13, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The woman originally given control of the landmarked Corn Exchange Building in East Harlem says she still hopes to win the building back from the city and build a culinary school. Continue reading →

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The Mount Morris Bank, 1889, Harlem, NY

Posted on March 3, 2011 by | 3 Comments

The Mount Morris Bank of New York City was located at the northwest corner of 125th Street and Park Avenue was taken between 1889 and 1899. Continue reading →

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