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EXPLORE WEST HARLEM www.explorewestharlem.com A MESSAGE frOM NYWCC President Quenia Abreu
Explore West Harlem! Discover our beautiful neighborhoods: Hamilton Heights, Manhattanville and Morningside Heights.
I invite you to visit, eat, shop, learn and enjoy all that West Harlem has to offer. Experience our diverse culture, our people, our art, our food, our many parks and historical sites. Come and Explore Hamilton Heights, named after Alexander Hamilton, who built his only residence (the Hamilton Grange) in this beautiful neighborhood and who was the inspiration for the hit Broadway musical- Hamilton.
Take a walk through City College of the City University of New York, the the nation’s first free public institution and the alma mater to 10 Nobel Laureates. If you enjoy architecture, take a moment to marvel in the beauty of the Hamilton Terrace where you will find some of the oldest townhouses in the city. Visit the Hispanic Society Museum, which is dedicated to the work of artists including, Diego Velázquez, Francisco de Goya, El Greco, and Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida. Take a swim or skate the rink at Riverbank Park or bring your children for story telling at the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum.
Explore Manhattanville! Take a bicycle ride or stroll on the Harlem Piers. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy some of the most beautiful views, and do not forget to sample some of the wonderful restaurants.
Explore Morningside Heights! Known as the home of Columbia University, Teachers College, Barnard College, the Manhattan School of Music, Bank Street College of Education, Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and Interchurch Center. Relish in the beauty of the majestic Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Riverside Church and the General Grant National Memorial.
Explore our many new restaurants, which reflect cuisines from all over the world … just take your pick and bring your appetite! Join us for a sit down meal or grab a quick bite on the go. We are here to please your palate. Let your taste buds have a ball!
Explore West Harlem and make sure you bring your family and friends, I guarantee you are going to have fun because In West Harlem we have it all!
2 EXPLORE WEST HARLEM A MESSAGE frOM NYC COUNCILMEMBER MARK LEVINE
Welcome to one of the most vibrant, diverse and exciting neighborhoods in our city - West Harlem. No matter what it is you are looking to do - spend a day exploring nationally renowned monuments, take a walk in some of the most exquisite parks New York City has to offer, shop and dine in one of the many exciting small businesses, or visit a wonderful museum - we have it all here.
As you explore this incredible new guide you will find that our community is bursting with culture, creativity, and diversity. From our art, to our food, to our architecture, there are so many amazing things to see and do in our neighborhoods. I invite you to come for an hour, a day or a weekend and discover all that West Harlem has to offer.
NeighborHOOD INFORMATION
West Harlem includes the neighborhoods of Morningside Heights, Manhattanville, and Hamilton Heights. Extending from 110th Street to 155th Street, our boundaries are Cathedral Parkway on the south; 155th Street on the north; Manhattan, Morningside, St Nicholas, Bradhurst, and Edgecombe Avenues on the east; and the Hudson River on the west.
Manhattan Community Board #9 16-18 Old Broadway NY, NY 10027 t. (212) 864-6200
MTA SUBWAYS MTA BUSES M3, M4, M5, M11, M60, M100, M101, M104, BX06, BX19
EXPLORE WEST HARLEM 3 3517 Tropical Restaurant 3517 Broadway NY, NY 10031 t. (212) 694-1616
3517 Tropical Restaurant is bold Latin American restaurant offering amazing latin cusine at an affordable price. ANCHOR WINE BAR AJANTA 1237 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10027 Bernheim and schwartZ t. (212) 316-6776 2911 Broadway NY, NY 10025
t. (212) 335-2911 Ajanta, a family owned and operated business, takes pride in serving up piping German beer hall with modern pub fare in hot savory traditional Indian dishes as a space with a dining area and back room guests enjoy the soothing raga music. with communal seats. AMIGOS BEttolona 2888 Broadway NY, NY 10025 3143 Broadway NY, NY 10027 t. (212) 864-1143 t. (212) 749-1125
Come to Amigos to savor mouthwatering Casual neighborhood Italian eatery with tacos, burritos, fajitas, lip-smacking wood-burning brick-oven pizza, pasta and margaritas and fishbowls, along with other classic fare. exciting specials from rotating chefs. BONO TRATTORIA AMIR’s Grill 3658 Broadway NY, NY 10031 2911A Broadway NY, NY 10025 t. (646) 682-9249 t. (212) 749-7500 Bono brings flavorful Italian cuisine to Amir’s has been serving their family recipes uptown NYC in a comfortable and rustic of Middle Eastern and Vegetarian dishes in atmosphere. Enjoy their authentic Italian the community since 1971. food and delicious brick oven pizza. ANCHOR WINE BAR Bus STOP DINER 3508 Broadway NY, NY 10031 3341 Broadway NY, NY 10031 t. (212) 234-3084 t. (212) 690-2150
A refined choice spotlighting classic Italian Bus Stop Diner serves American, Diner, dishes, Anchor Wine Bar offers a vast wine Burgers, Coffee, and Halal cuisine. selection and an upscale brunch. AT THE WALLACE BTH Restaurant & lounge 3612 Broadway NY, NY 10031 712 W 125th Street NY, NY 10027 t. (212) 234-6896 t. (212) 222-2841
Beer & grilled cheese sandwiches served Big, glossy eatery with a nightclub vibe in a lively bar with quirky decor & parlor serving elevated American surf ‘n’ turf and games. craft cocktails.
4 TASTE WEST HARLEM Café One Dig Inn Seasonal Market 1619 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10031 2884 Broadway NY, NY 10025 t. (212) 690-0060 t. (212) 776-4047
Cool, casual coffee bar near City College A NYC-based cafeteria-style chain serving serves breakfast and light fare with seasonal, thoughtfully sourced sandwiches, occasional live music. salads and more. Caridad Restaurant Dinosaur Bar-B-Que 3533 Broadway NY, NY 10031 700 W 125th Street, NY, NY 10027 t. (212) 862-4053 t. (212) 694-1777
Family-owned eatery serving Latin food in Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is a blues venue cozy storefront for over 20 years. and biker bar chain firmly rooted in the traditions of Southern bar-b-que. Chapati House 3153 Broadway, NY, NY 10027 El Porton Mexican Restaurant Bar t. (212) 749-7200 3151 Broadway #2 NY, NY 10027
t. (212) 665-7338 Traditional Indian dishes are prepared to eat in or take out at this modest counter- Casual cantina serving Mexican dishes, from serve joint. fajitas to pozole, plus fruity cocktails. Clove Indian REstaurant & BAR Empanadas Monumental 1592 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10031 1347 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10027 t. (929) 382-2046 (212) 933-1663 t.
Offers delicious Indian Cuisine and a range 3477 Broadway Ave NY, NY 10031 of signature cocktails. t. (917) 475-1925 Community Food and Juice Empanada Monumental provides over 24 2893 Broadway NY, NY 10025 flavors of different empanadas. Sandwiches, t. (212) 665-2800 Yaroa, Qupes, Carpicos, and shakes are also available. An eco-friendly café with healthy emphasis on organic New American fare plus vegetarian choices & select organic spirits. Compres Bakery 3522 Broadway Ave NY, NY 10031 t. (212) 926-0303
A bakery providing an assortment of pastries and breads made in-house at an affordable price. DELUXE 2896 Broadway NY, NY 10025 t. (212) 662-7900
Basic American diner fare gets an upgrade with some Mexican fare, fresh salads & Dinosaur bar-b-que outdoor seating.
TASTE WEST HARLEM 5 Farafina Café and Lounge Friedman’s 1813 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10031 1187 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10027 t. (212) 281-2445 t. (212) 932-0600
A late-night outpost featuring American & A contemporary spot for seasonal, locally African dishes, plus cocktails & live music. sourced American comfort classics with gluten-free choices. Filtered Coffee 1616 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10031 FUMO t. (917) 475-1120 1600 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10031 t. (646) 692-6675 Filtered is a specialty coffee house servinge coffee & pastries as some awesome Nitro Their strong Italian roots & love for fresh, cold brew. homemade food is evident in every dish. Simply simple & authentic. FLAT TOP 1241 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10027 Geisha Asian Cuisine & Lounge 3468 Broadway NY, NY 10031 t. (646) 820-7735 t. (212) 862-7800
This airy, stylish cafe features elevated A cozy and friendly restaurant serving bistro cuisine with international influences. japanese and sushi.
FILTERED COFFEE Geisha Asian Cuisine & Lounge
6 TASTE WEST HARLEM GRILL ON THE HILL Harlem’s Floridita Grill on the Hill Jin Ramen 1624 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10031 3183 Broadway NY, NY 10027 t. (646) 838-8879 t. (646) 559-2862
Craft beer, pub grub & weekend brunch Jin Ramen offers a variety of ramens, served in an urban-chic sports bar. including vegetarian broths, rice bowls, pork buns, beer and sake. Harlem Public 3612 Broadway NY, NY 10031 t. (212) 939-9404 Kitchenette 1272 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10027 A cozy pub offering a huge selection of craft t. (212) 531-7600 beers on tap plus spirits and cocktails. Kitchenette, a petite spot with a casual Harlem’s Floridita vibe, takes pride in their southern-accented 2276 12th Avenue NY, NY 10027 comfort food. t. (212) 662-0090
This lively restaurant offers traditional La Flor de Broadway Cuban entrees and a daily happy hour. 3395 Broadway NY, NY 10031 t. (212) 281-1556 Heights Bar and Grill 2867 Broadway NY, NY 10025 This restaurant, also known for it’s best t. (212) 866-7035 Cuban sandwiches, serves latin cusine.
Bar grub and frozen margaritas served in a casual, multilevel space with a rooftop bar. Le Monde 2885 Broadway NY, NY 10025 Home sweet Harlem t. (212) 531-3939 1528 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10031 t. (212) 926-9616 Wine & cuisine from France’s Loire Valley region in a bistro-style space with a patio. A cozy American bistro with vegan and vegetarian options. Loft 142 Island Burgers and Shakes 3480 Broadway NY, NY 10031 3147 Broadway NY, NY 10027 t. (646) 478-7284 t. (212) 665-7934 Loft 142 is a gastropub offering lunch, Casual spot for hearty burgers with loads of brunch, dinner, late night and daily happy toppings, plus sandwiches and shakes. hour specials.
TASTE WEST HARLEM 7 LOFT 142
Mamasushi Mel’s Burger Bar 3569 Broadway NY, NY 10031 2850 Broadway NY, NY 10025 t. (646) 682-7879 t. (212) 865-7100
Mamasushi is a restaurant offering dishes Creatively topped burgers plus craft beers that incorporate typical caribbean cuisine and boozy milkshakes in the light of a huge with traditional Japanese dishes. neon sign. Massawa MILL KOREAN 1239 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10027 2895 Broadway NY, NY 10025 t. (212) 663-0505 t. (212) 666-7653
Massawa Restaurant serves traditional A diner offering classic Korean dishes plus Ethiopian and Eritrean food scooped by egg creams & lime rickeys. hand with Injera bread. Max Caffe Mofongo del Valle Restaurant 1262 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10027 3340 BRoadway NY, NY 10031 t. (212) 531-1210 t. (212) 281-8360
Italian cafe with vintage couches for Modern Asian-fusion restaurant and hibachi lounging and a light menu including crostini, grill offering sushi, stir-fries, noodle soups panini and salads. and sake, plus lunch specials. Max Soha Nikko 1274 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10027 1280 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10027 t. (212) 531-2221 t. (212) 531-1188
Max Soha offers authentic Italian entrees Modern Asian-fusion restaurant and hibachi with regional wines in a cozy, laid-back grill offering sushi, stir-fries, noodle soups atmosphere. and sake, plus lunch specials.
8 TASTE WEST HARLEM OSO Serafina Harlem 1618 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10031 1260 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10027 t. (646) 858-3139 t. (212) 658-0226
Innovative Mexican cuisine & cocktails are A modern trattoria serving rustic Italian presented in an earth-toned space with favorites, and has been recognized for its splashes of art. outstanding Italian cuisine, excellent service. Sofrito Panaderia Las Americas BAKERY 679 Riverside Drive NY, NY 10031 3362 Broadway NY, NY 10031 t. (212) 754-5999 t. (212) 234-7715 Sofrito takes pride in their authentic Puerto A casual, colorful Mexican spot serves Rican Cuisine, the magnificent sounds everything from heuvos rancheros to of music from around the world, the gorditas, plus happy hour.. Caribbean atmosphere. Picante 3424 BroadwayNY, NY 10031 Solace Bar and Grill 3496 Broadway NY, NY 10031 t. (212) 234-6479 t. (212) 926-0166 A casual, colorful Mexican spot serves Solace Bar & Grill is a brick and wood everything from heuvos rancheros to accented tavern which offers a comfortable gorditas, plus happy hour. dining experience featuring high quality Bar Pisticci cuisine and craft beers on tap. 125 La Salle Street NY, NY 10027 Solomon and Kuff Rum Hall t. (212) 932-3500 2331 12th Ave NY, NY 10027 Pisticci is a bustling Italian trattoria offering t. (212) 939-9443 creative, homespun dishes that start from A sizable restaurant and bar specializing in scratch served in a lively, entertaining space. Caribbean dishes with a vast rum selection.
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TASTE WEST HARLEM 9 Subsconcious 1625 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10031 t. (212) 690-0080
A full service sandwich shop with a variety of sandwiches, salads, snacks and desserts.
Sugar Café Inc. 500 West 145th Street NY, NY 10031 t. (347) 606-6034
Sugar Cafe offers nutritional seasonal foods. Chef/Owner Socrate’s menu picks of innovative delectable eats is food that comforts the soul.
SWEET CHEF Southern Style Bakery 122 Hamilton Place NY, NY 10031 t. (212) 862-5909
Sweet Chef, is best known for its flaky- The GRANGE BAR & EATERY crusted, cream-filled pies and other all- American favorites like buttery cookies and The DRAFT HOUSE crumbly cobblers. 3473 Broadway NY, NY 10031 t. (646) 590-0554
A Farmer’s Kitchen Bistro & Neighborhood Eatery and Bar serving microbrews, craft cocktails and area-sourced comfort fare. The Grange Bar and Eatery 1635 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10031 t. (212) 491-1635
A Farmer’s Kitchen Bistro & Neighborhood Eatery and Bar serving microbrews, craft cocktails and area-sourced comfort fare. Trufa 3431 Broadway NY, NY 10031 t. (646) 522-4142
Trufa offers American (New) and Italian cuisine in a cozy casual environment. Toast 3157 Broadway NY, NY 10027 t. (212) 662-1144
SOFRITO’S Toast serves quality hand prepared foods made with love and affection.
10 TASTE WEST HARLEM Tom’s Restaurant 2880 Broadway NY, NY 10025 t. (212) 864-6137
A classic restaurant serving great meals and fast foods. It’s famous for its recurring cameo on the classic TV sitcom Seinfeld. Tsion Café & Bakery 763 St. Nicholas Ave NY, NY 10031 t. (212) 234-2070
A stylish cafe featuring contemporary Ethiopian cuisine in a warm space.
Unione Bus SToP DINER 3628 Broadway NY, NY 10031 t. (212) 926-0399
An Italian eatery with a casual, friendly atmosphere and a modern dining area. V & T Pizzeria 1024 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10025 t. (212) 663-1708
Thin crust pizzas and classic red sauce Italian fare at a casual stalwart. Vine Sushi 2955 Broadway NY, NY 10025 t. (212) 222-3568
Vine Sushi is a no-frills Japanese spot with UNIONE an extensive list of sushi and entrees.
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TASTE WEST HARLEM 11 4 U House of Fitted Caps Iman Sports 3527 Broadway New York NY 10031 3377 Broadway, New York, NY 10031 t. (646) 918-7820 t. (212) 694-3864 Aerosoles Liberty House 2913A Broadway, New York, NY 10025 2878A Broadway, New York, NY 10025 t. (212) 665-5353 t. (212) 932-1950 Blue Jeans Raffi’s For Men 3528 Broadway, New York, NY 10031 3641 Broadway, New York, NY 10031 t. (212) 690-1880 t. (212) 862-1720 Columbia U. Consignment Rona Clothing 52 Tiemann Pl, New York, NY 10027 1701 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031 t. (646) 685-6501 t. (212) 281-6044 Eternity 145 Shoeganza 565 W 145th St, New York, NY 10031 1794 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031 t. (212) 690-0233 t. (212) 368-1925 Foot Locker Sole 145 3549 Broadway, New York, NY 10031 540 W 145th St, New York, NY 10031 t. (212) 491-0927 t. (212) 694-8800 General Hat Shop The Shoe Tree 3410 Broadway New York NY 10031 2876 Broadway, New York, NY 10025 t. (212) 491-3859 t. (212) 280-1711
12 SHOP WEST HARLEM SHOP WEST HARLEM 13 Church of the Intercession 550 W 155th Street, NY, NY 10032 w. www.intercessionnyc.org
The Church of the Intercession is an Episcopal congregation on the border of the Harlem and Washington Heights sT. JOHN DIVINE neighborhoods on the grounds of Trinity Church Cemetery. Cotton Club 656 W 125th Street, NY, NY 10027 w. cottonclub-newyork.com
The World Famous Cotton Club is Harlem’s most famous surviving jazz venue, offering dining, live music, and dancing experience. General Grant National Memorial W 122nd St & Riverside Dr, NY, NY 10027 w. www.nps.gov/gegr
Grant’s Tomb, now formally known as General Grant National Memorial, is the final resting place of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, and his wife, Julia Dent Grant. Hamilton Grange National Memorial 414 W 141st Street NY, NY 10031 w. www.nps.gov/hagr
Alexander Hamilton created the tools for the success of the United States. From the humble beginnings as an orphan from the Caribbean island of Nevis, he became George Washington’s right hand man. Come visit Hamilton Grange and find out more about this controversial founder and the country home that he built on his Harlem estate. Harlem One Stop Cultural Tours 502 w 142nd Street NY, NY 10027 w. www.harlemonestop.com
A tour agency provides visitors the opportunity to experience Harlem culture. GENERAL GRANT NATIONAL MEMORIAL
14 ENJOY WEST HARLEM Harlem Brewing Co. 2 W. 123rd Street NY, NY 10027 t. (844) LUV-BEER w. harlembrewing.com Harlem Brewing Company brews Sugar Hill Golden Ale, a closely guarded home brew recipe that originated in Harlem’s supper clubs and speakeasies and has been passed down through generations.artists of color. NY PUBLIC LIBRARY Harlem Stage 150 Convent Avenue NY, NY 10031 w. harlemstage.org
Intimate venue in a circa-1890 landmark staging music, dance & theater events by artists of color. Miller Theatre 2960 Broadway, NY, NY 10027 w. www.millertheatre.com
Miller Theatre at Columbia University is located on the Morningside Heights campus of Columbia University. It is a performing arts producer dedicated to developing and presenting new music. Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery 1190 Amsterdam Avenue, NY, NY 10027 w. www.columbia.edu/cu/wallach
Columbia University’s Campus-curated exhibits depicting various historical periods HAMILTON GRANGE NATIONAL MEMORIAL in art from an array of sources. New York Public Library 2900 Broadway NY, NY 10025 w. nypl.org/locations/morningside-heights
The Morningside Heights Branch of The New York Public Library is located on Broadway at the corner of 113th Street. It has been serving the area since 1914. PARLAY CAFE 1780 Amsterdam Ave NY, NY 10031 t. (646) 882-0179
MILLER THEATRE A friendly and cozy hookah bar serving fresh fruit hookahs and many other flavors.
ENJOY WEST HARLEM 15 The Hispanic Society of America 613 W 155th Street, NY, NY 10032 w. www.hispanicsociety.org
The Hispanic Society of America is a Papa Juan Cigar Room museum and reference library for the study 3456 Broadway, NY, NY 10031 of the arts and cultures of Spain, Portugal, t. (212) 283-7272 and Latin America.
Papa Juan Cigar Room is a cozy oasis offering an exclusive environment where The Riverside Church you can network or simply enjoy a puro 490 Riverside Drive NY, NY 10027 in a relaxing niche where class meets w. www.trcnyc.org sophistication. Storied, picturesque Gothic church with vivid stained-glass windows and 74 bronze Riverbank State Park bells, the Riverside Church is a Christian 679 Riverside Drive, NY, NY 10031 church in Morningside Heights. It is situated w. nysparks.com/parks/93/details.aspx across the street from, and two blocks south of, President Grant’s Tomb. This 28-acre multi-level landscaped recreational facility is a state-of-the-art park facility. Rising 69 feet above the Hudson THE Sugar Hill Children’s Museum River, Riverbank offers a wide variety of recreational, athletic and arts experiences of Art & Storytelling for all ages, interests and abilities. 898 St. Nicholas Ave, NY, NY 10032 w. www.sugarhillmuseum.org
The Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art St. Paul’s Chapel & Storytelling provides our culturally rich 1160 Amsterdam Ave, NY, NY 10027 neighborhood with a space where children w. millertheatre.com/visit/st-pauls-chapel and their families grow and learn about An Episcopal church built in 1903-07, St. Sugar Hill, and about the world at large, Paul’s Chapel is an Italian Renaissance through intergenerational dialogue with revival domed chapel on Columbia’s campus artists, art and storytelling.programs help hosting services, concerts and events. individuals manage stress, develop mind- body awareness, and health consciousness. The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine Urban Yoga Foundation 1047 Amsterdam Ave, NY 10025 549 W 152nd Street, NY, NY 10031 w. www.urbanyogafoundation.org w. www.stjohndivine.org
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, officially Urban Yoga Foundation (UYF) is a non- the Cathedral Church of Saint John: The profit organization that educates and Great Divine in the City and Diocese of empowers communities to be proactive New York, is the cathedral of the Episcopal about issues affecting their health. Through Diocese of New York. It is an immense, yoga and related holistic approaches, UYF historic church known for its concerts, programs help individuals manage stress, Sunday service and annual blessing of the develop mind-body awareness, and health animals. consciousness.
16 ENJOY WEST HARLEM ThE SUGAR hill children’s museum ThE SUGAR hill children’s museum
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ENJOY WEST HARLEM 17 THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK 160 Convent Ave, NY, NY 10031 t. (212) 650-7000 w. www.ccny.cuny.edu
The City College of New York – A Tradition of Access and Excellence
The City College of New York was founded in 1847 to provide children of immigrants and many identified as underprivileged access to free higher education. Almost 170 years later, CCNY is still providing this opportunity to an increasingly diverse student body, with more than 60 undergraduate majors and minors in the humanities, arts, sciences, social sciences, architecture, education, engineering and biomedical education, as well as graduate programs. Strategically located in the historic, culturally rich, and highly diverse Harlem community, CCNY is home to an institutional gem; the Continuing and Professional Studies department. CPS works to offer provocative courses, certificate programs, and career training opportunities for the local community and beyond. Whether you want to enhance your skills, obtain a certification, learn about new and cutting-edge ideas and practices, or complete your degree, consider CCNY and CPS. Known as the founding institution of the City University of New York, City College is the original, and it is still meeting the need. Ranked by The Princeton Review, Forbes, and U.S. News and World Report for being among the best colleges and universities in the United States, City College simply stands out! This tradition of excellence and notoriety continued on June 3, 2016 when Michelle Obama, the first African-American First Lady of the United States, spoke at the school’s 170th commencement exercises in Harlem. So take the train uptown and let this resounding history become an integral part of your present-day experience whether you want to learn How to Produce on Broadway, discover a series of Hazwoper safety courses, take steps to become a Paralegal, or enroll in an Online/Hybrid Certified Billing and Coding course, The City College of New York is your destination.
18 LEARN WEST HARLEM Columbia University 116th and Broadway, NY, NY 10027 t. (212) 854-1754 w. www.columbia.edu
Columbia University is one of the world’s most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.
LEARN WEST HARLEM 19 NOTABLE FACTS OF WEST HARLEM
• On September 16, 1776, the Battle of Harlem Heights was fought in Morningside Heights, with the most intense fighting occurring in a sloping wheat field that is now the location of Barnard College. A plaque by the Columbia University gate on 117th Street and Broadway commemorates this battle.
• The Morningside Heights area of West Harlem is known as the “Academic Acropolis of New York” since many educational institutions are located in the neighborhood including Columbia University, Barnard College, and New York Theological Seminary.
• Columbia University’s 309 Havemeyer Hall is the most filmed college classroom ever, as reported by Scouting NY and numerous university sites. 309 Havemeyer has apparently been seen in over a dozen films, including the first three Spider-Man films, Kinsey, and Spike Lee’s Malcolm X.
• The Teacher’s College Pool is the oldest in New York City. Built in 1904, this is considered the oldest pool still in use in New York City, and one of the oldest in the country.
• Research for the Manhattan Project, that led to the creation of the atomic bomb, was conducted in Schermerhorn Hall and Pupin Hall on Broadway and 120th Street.
• With only a small logo to hint at the building’s past, Columbia’s “Studebaker” building is just that–a former automobile factory. Built in 1923 by the Studebaker automobile company, the facility served as a finishing factory and distribution center for the highly coveted and expensive luxury vehicles that made Studebaker a household name.
• The Cotton Club, located in West Harlem, was the most famous Harlem night spot where musicians such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington played Dixie, the blues and developed the improvisational style of music called Jazz.
• NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) is located in West Harlem. Research at the GISS emphasizes a broad study of Global Change; the natural and anthropogenic changes in our environment that affect the habitability of our planet.
• Saint John the Divine claims to be the largest Cathedral in the world and, measured by length or internal volume, it is one of the five largest church buildings in the world. Additionally, it possesses the largest rose window in the United States. The window, which is the fifth largest in the world, was constructed out of 10,000 pieces of stained glass.
20 LEARN WEST HARLEM NOTABLE PEOPLE OF WEST HARLEM
This is a brief list of famous people who either have resided and/or attended one of the many educational insitutions in West Harlem:
RESIDENTS alumni
GEORGE CARLIN BARACK H. OBAMA - Columbia University Comedian President of the United States
CECIL B. DEMILLE JOAN RIVERS - Barnard College Film director Comedian
F. SCOTT FITZGERALD LAURYN HILL - Columbia University Writer Singer
ALEXANDER HAMILTON DAVID HOROWITZ - Columbia University Secretary of the Treasury MTV Founder
MALCOLM X WOODY ALLEN - City College Civil Rights Activist Director, Actor, Comedian
DUKE ELLINGTON WARREN BUFFET - Columbia University Musician Billionaire Investor
GEORGE GERSHWIN MARTHA STEWART - Barnard College Composer Businesswoman
THURGOOD MARSHALL HERMAN BADILLO - City College 1st African-American Supreme Court Justice Former Congressman
HARLAN FISKE STONE BERNARD M. BARUCH - City College Former Chief Justice of the United States Wall Street Financier
DWIGHT EISENHOWER ED KOCH - City College Former United States President Former Mayor of New York City
DUKE ELLINGTON COLIN POWELL - City College Musician Former U.S. Secretary of State
W.E.B. DUBOIS THEODORE ROOSEVELT Founder of the N.A.A.C.P. President of the United States
LEARN WEST HARLEM 21 The Explore West Harlem Visitor’s Guide was produced by the New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Councilmember Mark Levine.
NYWCC CM Mark Levine 1524 Amsterdam Ave 500 W 141st St New York, NY 10031 New York, NY 10031 t. 212.491.9640 t. 212.928.6814 w. www.nywcc.org SPONSoRED BY
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