New York Amsterdam News Building
New York Amsterdam News Building, Historic newspaper building in Harlem, Manhattan, US
The New York Amsterdam News Building at 2293 Seventh Avenue features early 20th-century architectural elements with brick facades and multiple residential units.
Built in 1916, this structure housed one of the most influential African American newspapers, which reported extensively on civil rights movements and social changes.
The building represents a cornerstone of Black journalism, serving as the headquarters for a publication that addressed key issues affecting African American communities.
The structure maintains its residential function while being listed in the National Register of Historic Places under reference number NRIS 76001247.
Original documentation of the building includes seven photographs stored at the Library of Congress, available for research and reproduction purposes.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1916
GPS coordinates: 40.81494,-73.94472
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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