The New
Harlem
The Genesis of Culture
Monumental Locations
Historic Events
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Many historic events happened in Harlem, most of which were very progressive towards gaining equality. 125th Street is also a great go-to because that is the location of the 1935 Race Riots and many other landmark features in this town.
Musical Roots
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Harlem was famous for its music- the dances, the songs, the blues and the jazz. Visit these places to get a sense of what this generation grew up listening to, and you might even make connections with modern day music. Today, jazz and blues are still popular music genres.
Monumental Locations
Here are all the monumental loations in Harlem, some of which are still open today. These are locations that have left their mark on United States history. Many of these locations are where prominent writers, singers, artists, and figures flourished.
HARLEM INTERACTIVE MAP
To visit this map go to: https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zx39YRTnOy1Q.k8RyML7SGlCs
