On 150th and Riverside there is a monument and art sculpture in tribute to this famous author who lived near the area.
Who is Ralph Ellison?
100
Famous composer Duke Ellington encouraged us to take the “A Train” to this famous neighborhood of Harlem we live in.
What is Sugar Hill?
100
In 1977, a new incarnation of this famous Harlem jazz club opened on 125th St under the Mnahattanville viaduct.
What is the Cotton Club?
100
A plaque on 147th and Broadway signifies The Battle of Harlem Heights in 1776 that was led by this famous General who was destined for a large promotion.
Who is George Washington?
100
Opening in September 2012, this pub serves microbrew and popcorn on 149th and Broadway.
What is Harlem Public?
200
This was the first rap group with a single in the Top 40 and took their name from our neighborhood.
Who is the Sugarhill Gang?
200
Over the years this building has housed a vaudeville hall, a movie theater, a boxing ring, a church, a disco and a department store, and is located on 146th and Broadway
What is the Hamilton Theater (or Palacio)
200
In 1890, a Russian Jewish Immigrant opened this drugstore on 145th and Amsterdam.
What is Mishkins?
200
Settlers from this country established the village of New Haarlem which includes West Harlem.
What is the Netherlands? (or Dutch)
200
Built after strong local opposition to the North River Sewage Treatment Plant, this Park is one of the few State Parks in New York City.
What is Riverbank State Park?
300
This famous “naturalist” lived on 155th St in an estate called “Minniesland”.
Who is John James Audobon?
300
Designed by Greek architect Costas Machlouzarides in 1967, this building on Convent Ave & 149th is one of the most modern looking in our neighborhood, said to be inspired by a Chapel in Ronchamp, France.
What is the Church of the Crucifixtion?
300
In 1804, Alexander Hamilton died at dawn in this untimely and tragic way.
What is shot in a duel?
300
The City Tabernacle SDA church on 150th St btw Amsterdam & Broadway first opened in 1917 as what kind of religious institution?
What is a Synagogue? (Or Jewish)
300
This non-profit organization will be visiting a block near you in 2016 to connect West Harlem residents with empowering resources in the area!
What is the West Harlem Empowerment Coalition?
400
During the Harlem Renaissance, an increasing black population moved to our area including this legendary jazz pianist at 555 Edgecomb Ave.
Who is Count Basie?
400
A jazz club staple in West Harlem on 149th St that was considered a local legend for jazz musicians and where the “truest” jazz could be heard
What is St Nick’s pub?
400
The building we are currently in was once the Washington Theater designed by Thomas W Lamb and was opened in this year by William Fox Amusement Company.
What is 1910?
400
In 1968, Arthur Mitchell established this arts organization currently found on 152nd between Amsterdam and Convent.
What is Dance Theater of Harlem.
400
After a long history of sitting in limbo, the old PS 186 building on 145th St will finally reopen this year as the site of affordable housing as well as a new home for this youth centered organization.
What is the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem?
500
This famous American illustrator lived at 780 St Nicholas Avenue in his childhood.
Who is Norman Rockwell?
500
The Joseph Loth factory existed between150th and 151st on Amsterdam Ave and had 600 employees who created this product which boasted 15 widths and 200 colors.
What is Satin Ribbon?
500
The Hamilton Grange Branch of the NYPL on 145th St was completed and opened in this year.
What is 1906?
500
The Hudson River Railroad once had a stop at 152nd St by this name that is also the name of a park located nearby.
What is Carmansville?
500
The new Broadway musical hit “Hamilton” based on the namesake of our area was written by this composer, lyricist, rapper and artist.