☞ ARCHITECTURE: Ornate Harlem Brownstones
Harlem Bespoke: Downtown Manhattan has a lot of townhouses in the more simple styles since they were built much earlier in the 19th century but by the time Harlem was developed, things became a little more ornate. Walking around the West Village, one will notice mostly brick Federal and Greek Revival houses or Italianate brownstones which have lost some of their original facade details. Many of Harlem’s great brownstones are of the Queen Anne or Renaissance Revival variety which was popular in the late 19th century. The above photo shows some carved bay windows on Convent Avenue in Hamilton Heights which has one of the widest of assortment of ornate brownstones uptown. Another landmark neighborhood with similar architecture would be the Mount Morris Park Historic District on Lower Lenox which is also worth checking out.
The NY Public Library Opens Teen Center At Macomb’s Bridge Branch In Harlem
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On May 17, 2023, a new chapter in the cultural tapestry of Harlem will be written as The New York Public Library proudly opens its latest Teen Center at Macomb’s Bridge Library. This vibrant space will serve as a sanctuary for the city’s teens, offering a plethora of exciting activities, opportunities for self-expression, and a…
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Mother’s Day extravaganza
Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs celebrates Mother’s Day with the moms of East Harlem. There was food, music, and roses for the mothers of his Assembly District 68. Special awards were given to super-moms Aischa Johnson, Sen. Cordell Cleare, and Latasha Gibbs.
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TOUR: INSIDE THE RESTORED HIGHBRIDGE TOWER
Saturday, May 20th from 1:00PM-3:00PM, Tour Inside Highbridge Tower, West 174th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Join the Urban Park Rangers on a tour inside the iconic Highbridge Water Tower to learn about the history of New York City’s water supply and enjoy the panoramic views from the top of the 200 foot tower.Free and open to the public with no registration required! Arrive between 1:00PM and 2:45PM, to gain admittance. Get more details and also register in advance on the NYC Parks site: LINK