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James Weldon Johnson Residence

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James Weldon Johnson Residence (52008381487)
James Weldon Johnson Residence (52008381487)

The James Weldon Johnson Residence is a historic apartment house located at 187 West 135th Street, Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York. It is here where James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) lived from 1925 until his death. In addition to being a composer, songwriter, and author, he was an outspoken advocate for civil rights, working in various roles at the NAACP, including as its General Secretary during his residency here. The building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

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James Weldon Johnson Residence
West 135th Street, New York Manhattan

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