Villa Lewaro, Historic mansion in Irvington, New York, United States.
Villa Lewaro spans 20,000 square feet across 34 rooms, featuring an Italianate design created by architect Vertner Woodson Tandy in 1918.
The estate belonged to Madam C.J. Walker, who developed hair care products and became the first female self-made millionaire in the United States.
The mansion functioned as a meeting location for Harlem Renaissance figures, including W.E.B. Du Bois, Zora Neale Hurston, and Langston Hughes.
The New Voices Foundation operates the property as a center supporting women entrepreneurs of color through educational programs and resource access.
The name Villa Lewaro derives from the first two letters of Lelia Walker Robinson, the original name of Madam Walker's daughter A'Lelia.
Location: New York
Architects: Vertner Woodson Tandy
GPS coordinates: 41.04311,-73.86389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
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