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Marcus Garvey Park, The Home Of “Black Woodstock,” Snake Hill And More In Harlem
Marcus Garvey Park (formerly and also named Mount Morris Park) is a 20.17-acre park on the border between the Harlem and East Harlem, New York. Continue Reading →
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Questlove To Direct Documentary ‘Black Woodstock’ About 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival
Ahmir Thompson, better known as Questlove, is set to make his feature directorial debut on the documentary film “Black Woodstock” about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Continue Reading →
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The Harlem Fire Watchtower, Once A Firefighter’s Lookout, Is Restored As A Landmark
In the 1800s, firefighters in New York City watched over their communities perched from cast-iron Watchtowers that dotted the metro, and rang bells in those towers to alert nearby fire companies. Continue Reading →
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Public Art Takes Root Across 110th Street In Harlem
Marcus Garvey Park, like all of Harlem, is contested space. It was named for the Pan-Africanist leader in 1973, but the adjoining landmarked district retains the old name, Mount Morris Park. Continue Reading →
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Scary Family Fun During The Harloween Festivities In Harlem
It’s that time of year again when the spookiest places in Harlem to haunt you again, it’s the time when the trickiest places are a treat and the places that treat you are never tricky in Harlem. Continue Reading →
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How To Get Your Harlem Home In A Movie Or TV Show
There are many perks to renting your Harlem home to a film production. It can mean extra income, free home improvements, a free hotel stay and, of course, there is also the cool factor of having your home immortalized on the big screen. Continue Reading →
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