Sugar Hill raised historical figures including Babe Ruth and Duke Ellington, with some of the best-preserved architecture in Manhattan.
Rows of Neo-Italian and Georgian townhouses in the heart of Harlem make up Strivers’ Row, one of the city’s architectural gems.
Today, the greater Harlem area is split into three distinct sections: West, Central, and East Harlem. From containing the only remaining cast-iron watchtower left in the city to serving as the home for some of the country’s most influential cultural and artistic institutions dedicated to conserving the work of Black Americans, Harlem has much for us all to discover. Read to learn more about Harlem's legacy on New York City.
This October is Archtober in NYC! Untapped New York is hosting talks and tours highlighting some of the city's best architectural sites.
Rows of Neo-Italian and Georgian townhouses in the heart of Harlem make up Strivers’ Row, one of the city’s architectural gems.
Harlem is one of New York City's most recognizable and historic neighborhoods. Here are twenty-five must visit places to see in the neighborhood.
Built in the late 1800's, Strivers Row in Harlem was named after the Up-and-coming 'Strivers' in the African-American community who lived there. Eubie Blake, Adam Clayton Powell, Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson all part of this elegant & eclectic enclave.
Explore the musical and architectural history behind Harlem's beautiful Strivers' Row.