Tag: 135th Street

  • Lenox and 135th Street

    Lenox and 135th Street

    This photo of a Harlem street scene is labeled Lenox and 135th Street, and is dated March 23, 1939: Where exactly was the photo taken? First of all, the metal structure on the left (note the rivets holding it together, showing that it’s a metal structure): is clearly a subway entrance: that has a newsstand…

  • Florence Mills

    Florence Mills

    At our January HNBA meeting, we heard from Savona Bailey-McClain about her effort to name the plaza at St. Nicholas Ave and 135th street after Florence Mills. Savona is looking for letters of support from you. Below are the email addresses for letters of support as well as a draft letter that can be modified.…