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Landmarks Designates Historic District in Central Harlem
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission recently designated a section of Central Harlem as an historic district. The historic district is located on the mid-blocks of West 130th, West 131st and West 132nd streets, between Lenox and Seventh avenues.
The district consists of approximately 164 properties, primarily row houses with a handful of apartment and institutional buildings. It was constructed during the speculative building boom that created Central Harlem’s row house neighborhoods in the late 19th century.
“This district is a remarkable reminder of the significant role the African American community of Harlem played in creating political and social change in New York City and the nation,” said Meenakshi Srinivasan, chair of the LPC. “There is a lot of history tied to these buildings, from the Harlem Renaissance to the civil rights movement.”
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