Tag: Harlem Rose Garden

  • For Boarding of Horses

    For Boarding of Horses

    Ebay has a great receipt for the boarding of horses in East Harlem in 1898. Note that there were less than 100 telephones in Harlem at the time (the number to call in this case was “74”). The rate was $22.50/month ($18.72 of which had been paid by The Department of Bridges) which was certainly…

  • Metro-North Bridge Over The Harlem River

    Metro-North Bridge Over The Harlem River

    For an olde timey image of crossing from Harlem to The Bronx in 1870, this image from the Museum of the City of New York, can’t be beat. And, remember, at the time, that bridge, and especially that train, were state of the art – precisely why the photo was taken. Performance at Harlem Rose…

  • Harlem Rents Near Subways

    Harlem Rents Near Subways

    Renthop has an analysis of rent price increases for apartments close to subways. Looking at the 2/3 Lenox/125 station, the nearby rent increased by 18.4%: The 4/5/6 transit area increased by 17.8%: But the largest increase was near the A/B/C/D 125th Street station. Rents there increased by 20.3%: If you’re wondering, the Harlem rents near…

  • Halloween In Harlem

    Halloween In Harlem

    East Harlem: (western) Central Harlem: Central Harlem: South Harlem (for Pets)

  • Children Tested With Elevated Lead

    Children Tested With Elevated Lead

    How Calculated: Number of children less than 6 years old tested in a given year with blood lead levels of 15 mcg/dL or greater, divided by the number of children less than 6 years old who were tested for lead poisoning in a given year; expressed as cases per 1,000 tested. The numbers in this table…

  • Art Kane on Choosing East 126th Street

    Art Kane on Choosing East 126th Street

    If you’ve ever wondered why Art Kane chose East 126th Street for his iconic photo, here is his explanation: And, while 17 East 126th Street was the ultimate location, few know that in the middle of the project, everyone moved a block eastward, to 52 East 126th Street, but after a few test photos (and…

  • Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church

    Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church

    Some great stonework on the outside of Ephesus Church – Lenox and West 124th Street. And Underground… A short distance north, and under the street, are these great mosaics: Faith Ringgold is the artist behind these amazing works. Ms. Ringgold took inspiration for the title of her mosaic from a Lionel Hampton song, Flying Home.…

  • Mt. Morris Bathhouse

    Mt. Morris Bathhouse

    The Mount Morris Bathhouse (also sometimes called) the Mount Morris Turkish Baths, was located at 28 East 125th Street. Built in 1889-90 by C. Abbott French & Co., the structure was designed as a blend of two popular styles at the time, neo-Grec and Queen Anne. The bathhouse was the first commercial tenant of the…

  • Summer of Soul, Tonight!

    Summer of Soul, Tonight!

    Head to the Harlem Rose Garden tonight at dusk for a screening of Summer of Soul. The Harlem Rose Garden (East 129th Street at 5th Avenue) is a gorgeous oasis and cultural hub for the community. Bring bug spray and get ready for one of the best films of the year. Tomorrow, also feel free…

  • Harlem Hall of Fame

    Harlem Hall of Fame

    A BET production, The Harlem Hall of Fame will honor the legends and icons that have made significant contributions to Harlem’s iconic and historic reputation around the globe. The Hall of Fame is set to make its inaugural debut in August 2021, with a stellar line-up of inductees, via a multimedia execution that will include…

  • Ballroom Basix

    My name is Rikki Ziegelman and I am the Media Manager for an education-based arts-initiative non-profit organization called BALLROOM BASIX. Our organization provides school children physical, social, emotional and cultural engagement through the etiquette and education of non-competitive Ballroom, Latin & Line dancing. Our headquarters are also, conveniently, in East Harlem! Next Monday (August 2nd),…

  • Free String Jazz Concert, Saturday

    Free String Jazz Concert, Saturday

    The Harlem Rose Garden is delighted to offer you another performance in the garden this Saturday at 2PM. 6 E 129th St, New York, NY 10035 Judith Insell / Joe Fonda Duo – Dark Wood Explorations Project Chamber jazz dominated by the dark, rich tones of the viola and bass as played by the Judith Insell / Joe Fonda…