New York Amsterdam News Building
Appearance
New York Amsterdam News Building | |
Location | 2293 Seventh Avenue, Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York[1] |
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Coordinates | 40°48′53.8″N 73°56′41″W / 40.814944°N 73.94472°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1916 |
Architectural style | Greek Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 76001247[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | May 11, 1976 [1] |
Designated NHL | May 11, 1976 [2] |
The New York Amsterdam News Building is where The New York Amsterdam News was published between 1916 and 1938. During this period, the newspaper grew to national influence covering African-American issues. The midblock rowhouse is located at 2293 Seventh Avenue (Adam Clayton Powell Jr Avenue), Manhattan, New York City, New York.[3][4]
It was named a National Historic Landmark in 1976.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b "New York Amsterdam News Building". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. 2007-09-15.
- ^ Graves, Lynne Gomez (October 30, 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: New York Amsterdam News Building" (pdf). National Park Service.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: New York Amsterdam News Building—Accompanying photos" (pdf). National Park Service. 1975.