James Weldon Johnson Residence
James Weldon Johnson Residence, Renaissance apartment building in Harlem, United States.
The five-story brick building at 187 West 135th Street features a curved corner bay, sash windows, and limestone details on its symmetrical facade.
The residence served as home to civil rights leader James Weldon Johnson from 1925 until 1938, during his tenure as NAACP General Secretary.
The building represents a significant location in African American history, particularly during the intellectual and artistic movement of the Harlem Renaissance.
Visitors can reach the National Historic Landmark by taking the subway to 135th Street Station, although the interior remains closed to the public.
The structure shares a party wall with an identical building, forming a distinctive architectural pair in the Manhattan streetscape.
Location: Manhattan
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.81528,-73.94306
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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