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"Harlem: A Cultural Melting Pot Through the Lens of History" Step back in time to 1943

Background imageHarlem Collection: Sleighing at Harlem, New York, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1873 Engraving

Sleighing at Harlem, New York, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1873 Engraving

Background imageHarlem Collection: The Weigh House and the Crane on the Spaarne in Harlem, Gerrit Adriaensz. Berckheyde

The Weigh House and the Crane on the Spaarne in Harlem, Gerrit Adriaensz. Berckheyde, 1660 - 1698

Background imageHarlem Collection: Church of St. Bavo in Haarlem, 1666 (oil on panel)

Church of St. Bavo in Haarlem, 1666 (oil on panel)
BAL178007 Church of St. Bavo in Haarlem, 1666 (oil on panel) by Berckheyde, Gerrit Adriaensz (1638-98); 60.5x84.5 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageHarlem Collection: NEW YORK: MORNINGSIDE. View of Morningside Park in Harlem, New York City. Engraving

NEW YORK: MORNINGSIDE. View of Morningside Park in Harlem, New York City. Engraving, American, c1898

Background imageHarlem Collection: NEW YORK: Y. M. C. A. 1887. Building of the Harlem branch of the Young Mens Christian Association

NEW YORK: Y. M. C. A. 1887. Building of the Harlem branch of the Young Mens Christian Association
NEW YORK: Y.M.C.A. 1887. Building of the Harlem branch of the Young Mens Christian Association (Y.M.C.A.). Engraving, American, 1887

Background imageHarlem Collection: HARLEM HIGH BRIDGE, 1854. The High Bridge over the Harlem River, New York. Wood engraving

HARLEM HIGH BRIDGE, 1854. The High Bridge over the Harlem River, New York. Wood engraving, American, 1854

Background imageHarlem Collection: HARLEM HIGH BRIDGE, c1904. The High Bridge over the Harlem River from the east side, New York

HARLEM HIGH BRIDGE, c1904. The High Bridge over the Harlem River from the east side, New York. Stereograph, c1904

Background imageHarlem Collection: NEW YORK: BLIZZARD OF 1899. A street in Harlem, New York after the blizzard that

NEW YORK: BLIZZARD OF 1899. A street in Harlem, New York after the blizzard that buried the city in snow, 13 February 1899

Background imageHarlem Collection: HINE: NEW YORK CITY, 1912. Storefront at 233 East 107th street, New York City

HINE: NEW YORK CITY, 1912. Storefront at 233 East 107th street, New York City. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1912

Background imageHarlem Collection: NEW YORK: HARLEM, c1865. Harlem seen from the old fort in Central Park near 5th Avenue

NEW YORK: HARLEM, c1865. Harlem seen from the old fort in Central Park near 5th Avenue and 108th Street. Lithograph, American, c1865

Background imageHarlem Collection: NEW YORK: HARLEM, 1812. Harlem Plains as they appeared in 1812. Lithograph, American

NEW YORK: HARLEM, 1812. Harlem Plains as they appeared in 1812. Lithograph, American, 1856

Background imageHarlem Collection: HARLEM LANE, NEW YORK CITY. New York City views: St. Nicholas Avenue and Broadway

HARLEM LANE, NEW YORK CITY. New York City views: St. Nicholas Avenue and Broadway. Lithograph, 1865

Background imageHarlem Collection: NEW YORK: HARLEM LANE, 1868. Coaching along Harlem Lane in New York, on a Sunday afternoon

NEW YORK: HARLEM LANE, 1868. Coaching along Harlem Lane in New York, on a Sunday afternoon. Wood engraving, American, 1868

Background imageHarlem Collection: NEW YORK: HARLEM RIVER. Bridges over the Harlem River in New York

NEW YORK: HARLEM RIVER. Bridges over the Harlem River in New York. From top: the Hudson River Railroad Bridge, Kings Bridge, Farmers Bridge, High Bridge, Sixth Avenue Railroad Bridge

Background imageHarlem Collection: Harlem Street

Harlem Street
A view down a street in Harlem, New York City, with the tower of the College of the City of New York in the background, circa 1930. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageHarlem Collection: Harlem Aqueduct

Harlem Aqueduct
1859: High Bridge aqueduct near Harlem, New York. (Photo by William England/London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Background imageHarlem Collection: NEW YORK CITY: DRUGSTORE. C. A. Marshs drugstore at 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in New York City

NEW YORK CITY: DRUGSTORE. C. A. Marshs drugstore at 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in New York City
NEW YORK CITY: DRUGSTORE. C.A. Marshs drugstore at 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in New York City. Photoraph, 1865

Background imageHarlem Collection: WWI: BLACK VETERAN, 1919. A wounded veteran of the U

WWI: BLACK VETERAN, 1919. A wounded veteran of the U.S. 369th Infantry Regiment is among the honored at the victory parade up Fifth Avenue, New York City, 17 February 1919

Background imageHarlem Collection: Postcard of the Polo Grounds in New York City. ca. 1913, The Polo Grounds in New York City

Postcard of the Polo Grounds in New York City. ca. 1913, The Polo Grounds in New York City, home of the New York Giants

Background imageHarlem Collection: McGovern and Mrs. Coretta King

McGovern and Mrs. Coretta King
New York, New York: June 12, 1972 Democratic Presidential candidate George McGovern and Coretta King talk with patients at the United Harlem Drug Fighters detoxification unit at Harlem Hospital

Background imageHarlem Collection: Sleighing at Harlem, New York, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1873 Engraving

Sleighing at Harlem, New York, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1873 Engraving

Background imageHarlem Collection: BATTLE OF HARLEM, 1776. The 42nd Highlanders are fleeing General Washingtons troops at the Battle

BATTLE OF HARLEM, 1776. The 42nd Highlanders are fleeing General Washingtons troops at the Battle of Harlem Heights, New York, 16 September 1776. Steel engraving, American, late 19th century

Background imageHarlem Collection: Marchers in Harlem, New York City, carrying banners in support of the Selma to Montgomery marchers

Marchers in Harlem, New York City, carrying banners in support of the Selma to Montgomery marchers
CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH, 1965. Marchers in Harlem, New York City, carrying banners in support of the Selma to Montgomery marchers. Photograph by Stanley Wolfson, 1965

Background imageHarlem Collection: Democrats and their guests enjoying a Tamanny Hall sponsored political barbecue in Harlem just

Democrats and their guests enjoying a Tamanny Hall sponsored political barbecue in Harlem just before the presidential
TAMANNY HALL BARBECUE. Democrats and their guests enjoying a Tamanny Hall sponsored political barbecue in Harlem just before the presidential election of 1884. Colored engraving

Background imageHarlem Collection: Democrats and their guests enjoying a Tammany Hall-sponsored roast at a political barbecue in

Democrats and their guests enjoying a Tammany Hall-sponsored roast at a political barbecue in Harlem, New York City
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1884. Democrats and their guests enjoying a Tammany Hall-sponsored roast at a political barbecue in Harlem, New York City, 1884

Background imageHarlem Collection: UNION BRIGADE, 1861. Bivouac of General Daniel Sickles Excelsior Brigade at Harlem, New York City

UNION BRIGADE, 1861. Bivouac of General Daniel Sickles Excelsior Brigade at Harlem, New York City, 1861. Contemporary American wood engraving

Background imageHarlem Collection: CROTON AQUEDUCT, 1860. High bridge of the Croton Aqueduct over the Harlem River

CROTON AQUEDUCT, 1860. High bridge of the Croton Aqueduct over the Harlem River. Wood engraving, American, 1860

Background imageHarlem Collection: NEW YORK: HARLEM RIVER. Saturday Afternoon on the Harlem River. Wood engraving, American, after C

NEW YORK: HARLEM RIVER. Saturday Afternoon on the Harlem River. Wood engraving, American, after C. A. Keetels, 1879
NEW YORK: HARLEM RIVER. Saturday Afternoon on the Harlem River. Wood engraving, American, after C.A. Keetels, 1879

Background imageHarlem Collection: NEW YORK: BLIZZARD OF 1888. Scenes from the blizzard of 12-14 March 1888

NEW YORK: BLIZZARD OF 1888. Scenes from the blizzard of 12-14 March 1888. Wood engraving from a contemporary newspaper

Background imageHarlem Collection: Hundreds are receiving free instruction Drawing, painting, w

Hundreds are receiving free instruction Drawing, painting, weaving, lithography, sculpture, etching, metal craft, photography, costume illustration at Harlem Community Art Center

Background imageHarlem Collection: The High Bridge at Harlem, New York, America

The High Bridge at Harlem, New York, America. Aqueduct. Date: 1849

Background imageHarlem Collection: Fast horses, of N. Y. scene, Harlem Lane N. Y

Fast horses, of N. Y. scene, Harlem Lane N. Y
Fast horses, of N.Y. scene, Harlem Lane N.Y. Date c1871

Background imageHarlem Collection: Trotting cracks on the road scene - Harlem Lane

Trotting cracks on the road scene - Harlem Lane

Background imageHarlem Collection: At the Heumann Harlem Casino beginning Saturday, May 4th, Sv

At the Heumann Harlem Casino beginning Saturday, May 4th, Svedrofsky and his orchestra from the Metropolitan Opera House, every evening. Date c1907

Background imageHarlem Collection: DEPRESSION: HARLEM, 1931. Men lined up outside an unemployment office in Harlem, New York City, 1931

DEPRESSION: HARLEM, 1931. Men lined up outside an unemployment office in Harlem, New York City, 1931

Background imageHarlem Collection: JAZZ MUSICIANS, c1925. The Sam Wooding Orchestra

JAZZ MUSICIANS, c1925. The Sam Wooding Orchestra

Background imageHarlem Collection: HARLEM HIGH BRIDGE, 1849. The High Bridge over the Harlem River, New York

HARLEM HIGH BRIDGE, 1849. The High Bridge over the Harlem River, New York. Lithograph, 1849, by Currier & Ives

Background imageHarlem Collection: HARLEM RIVER, c1901. The George Washington Bridge and the Harlem River Speedway, New York

HARLEM RIVER, c1901. The George Washington Bridge and the Harlem River Speedway, New York. Photographed c1901

Background imageHarlem Collection: Hamilton Bank, New York

Hamilton Bank, New York
Hamilton Bank, 1707 Amsterdam Avenue (Between 144th & 145th St.). Amsterdam Avenue (New York, N.Y.) | Hamilton Heights (New York, N.Y.) | Harlem (New York, N.Y.)

Background imageHarlem Collection: High Bridge, Harlem River

High Bridge, Harlem River, New York City, America

Background imageHarlem Collection: C Vanderbilt / Anon Eng

C Vanderbilt / Anon Eng
CORNELIUS VANDERBILT II President of the New York and Harlem railroad; head of the Vanderbilt family (from 1885); grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt

Background imageHarlem Collection: Sleighing at Harlem, New York, 1873

Sleighing at Harlem, New York, 1873
Engraving showing horse drawn sleighs speeding through the snow in Harlem, New York, 1873

Background imageHarlem Collection: Residential street, Harlem, New York City, New York, United States of America

Residential street, Harlem, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Background imageHarlem Collection: 685-167

685-167
Apollo Theatre, Harlem, New York City, United States of America, North America

Background imageHarlem Collection: 685-164

685-164
Harlem, New York City, United States of America, North America



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"Harlem: A Cultural Melting Pot Through the Lens of History" Step back in time to 1943, where a young newsboy from Harlem captures the essence of this vibrant neighborhood. Gordon Parks' photograph immortalizes the spirit and resilience that defined Harlem during that era. Within its streets, influential figures like Malcolm X emerged, leaving an indelible mark on American history. Born as Malcolm Little, he would become a religious and political leader who fought tirelessly for civil rights. Brownstone buildings stood tall in Harlem's landscape, serving as witnesses to its rich heritage. These architectural gems became symbols of community and pride for residents. In dance halls across Harlem in 1941, three dancers showcased their skills with the energetic Harlem conga. This unique blend of lindy hop, conga, and kangaroo hop encapsulated the infectious rhythm that echoed through every corner of this neighborhood. Sports also thrived within these streets. The women basketball players displayed their talent and determination long before it was widely recognized or celebrated. Adelaide Hall graced stages worldwide with her mesmerizing performances at venues like Hammersmith Palais. Her rehearsals in Copenhagen brought joy to audiences far beyond New York City. The Apollo Theatre became synonymous with entertainment excellence in Harlem. Its iconic stage witnessed legendary acts that captivated audiences from all walks of life. Amidst all the hustle and bustle, Baby Grand Cafe offered respite for locals seeking delicious cuisine accompanied by soulful melodies filling the air. Inside Montmarte nightclub's Chez Florence, patrons reveled in an atmosphere brimming with excitement and sophistication—a testament to Harlem's thriving nightlife scene. Nina Mae McKinney shone brightly as an actress during a time when opportunities were scarce for black performers. Her elegance radiated through studio portraits while she broke barriers on London stages with "That Harlem Rhythm. " Harlem has always been more than just a place; it is a cultural phenomenon that continues to inspire and captivate.