Louis Armstrong House, Music museum in Corona, Queens, United States
Description
The Louis Armstrong House Museum is the former residence of the legendary jazz musician in Corona, Queens, now displaying his personal belongings, recordings, and archival materials. The house itself reflects mid-century residential style and has been preserved to show how Armstrong and his wife Lucille lived there.
History
The house was built in 1910 and Armstrong moved in with his wife Lucille in 1943, where it remained his home until his death in 1971. By that time, he had already become an established jazz musician whose influence had spread globally.
Culture
The house displays Armstrong as a person who cared deeply about his community and used music to connect people across different backgrounds. Personal items and living spaces reveal his character and his commitment to social impact beyond performance.
Practical
Visitors should plan ahead and register in advance, as tours operate with limited capacity and availability changes seasonally. The location is accessible by public transportation and sits in a residential neighborhood where parking can be limited.
Did you know?
A tape recorder in the bedroom reveals that Armstrong recorded and arranged music at home, not just on stage. This home studio practice was unusual for the era and shows how seriously he treated his craft beyond performance.
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