James Weldon Johnson Residence
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James Weldon Johnson Residence
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Location | 187 W. 135th St., New York, New York |
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Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1925 |
Architectural style | Renaissance |
NRHP Reference # | 76001241[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | May 11, 1976[1] |
Designated NHL | May 11, 1976[2] |
The James Weldon Johnson Residence located at 187 West 135th Street, Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, is where James Weldon Johnson lived from 1925 until his death in 1938. In addition to being a composer, song writer, and author, he was an outspoken advocate for civil rights, working in various roles at the NAACP, including General Secretary.[3]
The building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.[2][3][4]
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