Things To Do in Mott Haven, New York

'James Bailey House' is a large freestanding house which resembles a castle, and which sits at 10 St Nicholas Place (the intersection of St. Nicholas Place and 150th Street) in Harlem. The house was designed by architect Samuel Burrage ... More on Wikipedia

'Will Marion Cook House' is where Will Marion Cook lived from 1918 to 1944. Called the "master of all masters of our people" by Duke Ellington, he was a leading black composer and musician.. The house, located at 221 West 138th ... More on Wikipedia

'New York Amsterdam News Building' is where The New York Amsterdam News was published between 1916 and 1938. During this period, the newspaper grew to national influence covering African-American issues. The midblock rowhouse is ... More on Wikipedia

'Paul Robeson Residence' (also known as the 'Roger Morris' building and by its street address of '555 Edgecombe Avenue') is a National Historic Landmarked building, located at 555 Edgecombe Avenue, Washington Heights, Manhattan, New ... More on Wikipedia

' Apollo Theater' in New York City is one of the most famous music halls in the United States, and the most famous club associated almost exclusively with African-American performers. It is listed on the National Register of Historic ... More on Wikipedia

'Astor Row' is the name given to 130th Street between Fifth Avenue and Lenox Avenue in Harlem, in the New York City borough of Manhattan. More specifically, it refers to the semi-attached row houses on the south side of the street. ... More on Wikipedia

'Matthew Henson Residence' is where Matthew Henson, the African American polar explorer, lived from 1929 until his death in 1955. Largely forgotten, he was arguably the first man to reach the North Pole in 1909, as he was assigned ... More on Wikipedia