Matthew Henson Residence, Explorer residence in Harlem, Manhattan, US
The Matthew Henson Residence at 246 West 150th Street stands as part of the Dunbar Apartments complex in Manhattan, New York City.
African American explorer Matthew Henson lived in this residence from 1929 until 1955, following his participation in numerous Arctic expeditions with Robert Peary.
The residence represents a milestone in African American history, as Henson was among the first people to reach the geographic North Pole in 1909.
The building maintains its original function as an apartment complex within the Dunbar development, which pioneered tenant-owned cooperative housing in the 1920s.
A commemorative plaque at the building entrance documents Henson's achievements, including his recognition by The Explorers Club in 1937.
Location: Manhattan
GPS coordinates: 40.82544,-73.93875
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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