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'''Carver Houses''', or '''George Washington Carver Houses''', is a [[public housing in the United States|public housing development]] built and maintained by the [[New York City Housing Authority]] (NYCHA) in [[Spanish Harlem]], a neighborhood of [[Manhattan]], at {{coord|40.7906|N|73.9506|W|display=inline,title}}.<ref name="nychapage">{{cite web|url=http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/html/developments/mancarver.shtml|title=Carver, George Washington Houses|work=NYCHA Housing Developments|publisher=New York City Housing Authority|accessdate=18 January 2010|location=New York}}</ref><ref name="elbarrio">{{cite web|url=http://www.nyc.com/visitor_guide/el_barrio_spanish_harlem.75851/editorial_review.aspx|title=El Barrio (Spanish Harlem)|work=nyc.com|publisher=NYC.com Inc.|accessdate=18 January 2010|location=New York}}</ref> The development is named after [[George Washington Carver]] (1864-1943), an [[African American]] chemist, botanist, and educator who, despite being born a slave, developed many uses for soybeans, peanuts, and sweet potatoes.<ref name="nychapage" /> George Washington Carver spent much time working to improve other African Americans' lives.<ref name="nychapage" />
'''Carver Houses''', or '''George Washington Carver Houses''', is a [[public housing in the United States|public housing development]] built and maintained by the [[New York City Housing Authority]] (NYCHA) in [[Spanish Harlem]], a neighborhood of [[Manhattan]], at {{coord|40.7906|N|73.9506|W|display=inline,title}}.<ref name="nychapage">{{cite web|url=http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/html/developments/mancarver.shtml |title=Carver, George Washington Houses |work=NYCHA Housing Developments |publisher=New York City Housing Authority |accessdate=18 January 2010 |location=New York |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604105808/http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/html/developments/mancarver.shtml |archivedate=4 June 2011 |df= }}</ref><ref name="elbarrio">{{cite web|url=http://www.nyc.com/visitor_guide/el_barrio_spanish_harlem.75851/editorial_review.aspx|title=El Barrio (Spanish Harlem)|work=nyc.com|publisher=NYC.com Inc.|accessdate=18 January 2010|location=New York}}</ref> The development is named after [[George Washington Carver]] (1864-1943), an [[African American]] chemist, botanist, and educator who, despite being born a slave, developed many uses for soybeans, peanuts, and sweet potatoes.<ref name="nychapage" /> George Washington Carver spent much time working to improve other African Americans' lives.<ref name="nychapage" />


Carver Houses has 13 buildings, on a campus with an area of {{convert|14.63|acre}}.<ref name="nychapage" /> Nine of those (I-II, V-IX, XII-XIII) are fifteen stories tall, while the other four (III-IV, X-XI) are six stories tall.<ref name="emporis">{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/cx/?id=102260|title=George Washington Carver Houses, New York City|work=Emporis.com|publisher=Emporis Corporation|accessdate=18 January 2010}}</ref> The development is bordered by [[99th Street (Manhattan)|East 99th Street]] to the south, [[106th Street (Manhattan)|East 106th Street]] to the north, [[Park Avenue (Manhattan)|Park Avenue]] to the east, and [[Madison Avenue]] to the west.<ref name="nychapage" /> In addition, [[102nd Street (Manhattan)|East 102nd Street]] and [[104th Street (Manhattan)|East 104th Street]] run through the campus.<ref name="maps1475">{{cite web|url=https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=1475+Madison+Ave,+New+York,+10029&g=1475+Madison+Avenue,+New+York,+NY+10029-6510&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FVFqbgIdSJaX-w&split=0&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=23.875,57.630033&hq=&hnear=1475+Madison+Ave,+New+York,+10029&ll=40.790761,-73.948781&spn=0.007457,0.01929&z=16|title=1475 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029|work=Google Maps|publisher=Google, Inc.|accessdate=18 January 2010}}</ref> The nine buildings of Carver Houses have a total of 1,246 apartments housing approximately 2,723 residents.<ref name="nychapage" />
Carver Houses has 13 buildings, on a campus with an area of {{convert|14.63|acre}}.<ref name="nychapage" /> Nine of those (I-II, V-IX, XII-XIII) are fifteen stories tall, while the other four (III-IV, X-XI) are six stories tall.<ref name="emporis">{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/cx/?id=102260 |title=George Washington Carver Houses, New York City |work=Emporis.com |publisher=Emporis Corporation |accessdate=18 January 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604173034/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/cx/?id=102260 |archivedate=4 June 2011 |df= }}</ref> The development is bordered by [[99th Street (Manhattan)|East 99th Street]] to the south, [[106th Street (Manhattan)|East 106th Street]] to the north, [[Park Avenue (Manhattan)|Park Avenue]] to the east, and [[Madison Avenue]] to the west.<ref name="nychapage" /> In addition, [[102nd Street (Manhattan)|East 102nd Street]] and [[104th Street (Manhattan)|East 104th Street]] run through the campus.<ref name="maps1475">{{cite web|url=https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=1475+Madison+Ave,+New+York,+10029&g=1475+Madison+Avenue,+New+York,+NY+10029-6510&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FVFqbgIdSJaX-w&split=0&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=23.875,57.630033&hq=&hnear=1475+Madison+Ave,+New+York,+10029&ll=40.790761,-73.948781&spn=0.007457,0.01929&z=16|title=1475 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029|work=Google Maps|publisher=Google, Inc.|accessdate=18 January 2010}}</ref> The nine buildings of Carver Houses have a total of 1,246 apartments housing approximately 2,723 residents.<ref name="nychapage" />


Carver Houses was completed January 31, 1958.<ref name="nychapage" /> [[Kahn & Jacobs]] designed the complex.<ref name="emporis" />
Carver Houses was completed January 31, 1958.<ref name="nychapage" /> [[Kahn & Jacobs]] designed the complex.<ref name="emporis" />


Alberta Slappy is currently serving as Resident Association President for Carver Houses, and is a member of the Manhattan South District Citywide Council of Presidents.<ref name="corner">{{cite web|url=http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/html/residents/manhattanS_ccop.shtml|title=Manhattan South District CCOP Office|work=Residents' Corner|publisher=New York City Housing Authority|accessdate=18 January 2010|location=New York}}</ref>
Alberta Slappy is currently serving as Resident Association President for Carver Houses, and is a member of the Manhattan South District Citywide Council of Presidents.<ref name="corner">{{cite web|url=http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/html/residents/manhattanS_ccop.shtml |title=Manhattan South District CCOP Office |work=Residents' Corner |publisher=New York City Housing Authority |accessdate=18 January 2010 |location=New York |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100613210616/http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/html/residents/manhattanS_ccop.shtml |archivedate=13 June 2010 |df= }}</ref>


Carver Houses is serviced by the twenty-third precinct of the [[New York City Police Department]], and is governed by [[Manhattan Community Board 11]].<ref name="map">{{cite web|url=http://gis.nyc.gov/nycha/im/AddressMap.do|title=NYCHA GIS|work=NYCHA Housing Developments|publisher=New York City Housing Authority|accessdate=18 January 2010|location=New York}}</ref><ref name="cb11">{{cite web|url=http://www.cb11m.org/node/6|title=District Map|work=cb11m.org|publisher=Manhattan Community Board 11|accessdate=18 January 2010|location=New York}}</ref>
Carver Houses is serviced by the twenty-third precinct of the [[New York City Police Department]], and is governed by [[Manhattan Community Board 11]].<ref name="map">{{cite web|url=http://gis.nyc.gov/nycha/im/AddressMap.do|title=NYCHA GIS|work=NYCHA Housing Developments|publisher=New York City Housing Authority|accessdate=18 January 2010|location=New York}}</ref><ref name="cb11">{{cite web|url=http://www.cb11m.org/node/6|title=District Map|work=cb11m.org|publisher=Manhattan Community Board 11|accessdate=18 January 2010|location=New York}}</ref>

Revision as of 10:53, 16 November 2016

Carver Houses

Carver Houses, or George Washington Carver Houses, is a public housing development built and maintained by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) in Spanish Harlem, a neighborhood of Manhattan, at 40°47′26″N 73°57′02″W / 40.7906°N 73.9506°W / 40.7906; -73.9506.[1][2] The development is named after George Washington Carver (1864-1943), an African American chemist, botanist, and educator who, despite being born a slave, developed many uses for soybeans, peanuts, and sweet potatoes.[1] George Washington Carver spent much time working to improve other African Americans' lives.[1]

Carver Houses has 13 buildings, on a campus with an area of 14.63 acres (5.92 ha).[1] Nine of those (I-II, V-IX, XII-XIII) are fifteen stories tall, while the other four (III-IV, X-XI) are six stories tall.[3] The development is bordered by East 99th Street to the south, East 106th Street to the north, Park Avenue to the east, and Madison Avenue to the west.[1] In addition, East 102nd Street and East 104th Street run through the campus.[4] The nine buildings of Carver Houses have a total of 1,246 apartments housing approximately 2,723 residents.[1]

Carver Houses was completed January 31, 1958.[1] Kahn & Jacobs designed the complex.[3]

Alberta Slappy is currently serving as Resident Association President for Carver Houses, and is a member of the Manhattan South District Citywide Council of Presidents.[5]

Carver Houses is serviced by the twenty-third precinct of the New York City Police Department, and is governed by Manhattan Community Board 11.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Carver, George Washington Houses". NYCHA Housing Developments. New York: New York City Housing Authority. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "El Barrio (Spanish Harlem)". nyc.com. New York: NYC.com Inc. Retrieved 18 January 2010.
  3. ^ a b "George Washington Carver Houses, New York City". Emporis.com. Emporis Corporation. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "1475 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029". Google Maps. Google, Inc. Retrieved 18 January 2010.
  5. ^ "Manhattan South District CCOP Office". Residents' Corner. New York: New York City Housing Authority. Archived from the original on 13 June 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "NYCHA GIS". NYCHA Housing Developments. New York: New York City Housing Authority. Retrieved 18 January 2010.
  7. ^ "District Map". cb11m.org. New York: Manhattan Community Board 11. Retrieved 18 January 2010.
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