Will Marion Cook House
Will Marion Cook House, Historic townhouse in Strivers' Row, Manhattan, United States.
The three-story brick residence at 221 West 138th Street features Georgian architectural elements, including a rounded-arch entrance and Palladian windows with Ionic columns.
African-American musician and composer Will Marion Cook resided in this townhouse from 1918 until 1944, influencing notable artists Sidney Bechet and Duke Ellington.
The residence earned National Historic Landmark status in 1976 for its role in preserving the legacy of African-American musical innovation and theatrical contributions.
The property belongs to the St. Nicholas Historic District and remains accessible for historical research through the Library of Congress documentation system.
The house stands as the end unit of sixteen Renaissance Revival rowhouses constructed by developer David H. King in 1891.
Location: Manhattan
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.81778,-73.94361
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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