Langston Hughes House

Step into the legacy of one of America's most celebrated poets, Langston Hughes. Nestled in the heart of Harlem, this historic residence is more than just a museum—it's a vibrant gathering place that brings together artists, scholars, and the community. Here, Hughes crafted some of his most influential works, from 1947.

The Langston Hughes Housed is the last residence of the African American known as the Father of the Harlem Renaissance. It was designated as a city landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1981. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982

The house was built in 1869 by James Meagher and Thomas Hanson designed by architect Alexander Wilson in what is called the Italianate Style, as a single family residence. It joined the rank of a boarding house  by 1915 when 50,000 out of 60,000 of New York's African American residents live in central Harlem. At one time 98% of Harlem's houses were owned by Negroes.

The middle class began leaving so that in the 1980's many of the houses were in decline.

In an effort to retain the unique character of Harlem, many African American have purchased some of the empty houses rowhouses, and Langston Hughes Houses is one of them.

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