Tag Archives: Seventh Avenue (Manhattan)

Native African Union of America, Inc. Room 220, Sign, 1920′s

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The Native African Union of America, Inc., sign was photographed near Marcus Garvey’s Universal Negro Improvement Association offices on 135th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., in the 1920′s (source). Continue reading

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Lenox Avenue And West 145th Street, Harlem, 1915

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Looking northwest at the corner store and apartment units (in the background left and right) at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Harlem, NY. Continue reading

“When Harlem Saved A King” Exclusive Premiere At Silvia’s Also

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The ” When Harlem saved a King” evening at Sylvia’s Also was very cordial,  subject matter notwithstanding. The preview trailer was very well put together, definitely making you want to see the entire product. Continue reading

The African American Day Parade Sunday 16, September 2012

A great piece during the Harlem African American Day Parade on September 16, 2012, shot as the parade moved north uptown along Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., (aka 7th Avenue) and the corner of at 120th Street. Continue reading

Harlem Summerstage 2012 Schedule

Here is the schedule for the wonderfully intimate Harlem Summerstage 2012 events, the events started last week Thursday, August 2nd and will continue until Thursday, September 2nd 2012. Continue reading

Harlem’s Only Bowling Alley Closing This Week

Harlem Lanes, a bowling alley that opened with the help of former President Bill Clinton’s foundation, announced it will be closing at the end of the week. Continue reading

“Double V” Campaign on 119th Street in Harlem

A “Double V” campaign celebration in 1942 on 119th Street, between Lenox and 7th (now Malcolm X Blvd and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd) in Harlem. Continue reading

Jewish Harlem Walking Tour

Join Marty Shore, urban historian, as he leads you through the sites of Jewish religious life in the remarkable urban settlement of Harlem, once the second largest Jewish community in the United States. Continue reading

Harlem Vendors on 125th Street Cleared For Obama Visit

“They cleaned up the block because the President is coming,”… “… You don’t see any vendors.”

A crackdown on unlicensed vendors along 125th Street last week has some merchants worried that they were moved to make room for President Obama’s appearance at the Apollo Thursday. Continue reading

HW Photo Of The Day: Harlem Morning, 2012

Harlem Morning (photo montage), 2012, the Theresa Hotel, on the southeast corner of 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard in central Harlem. Continue reading