Central Harlem in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Graham Court Apartments

New York City Designated Landmark

Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 2, 2019

1. Graham Court Apartments Marker

Inscription.
Commissioned by William Waldorf Astor, the Graham Court Apartments were constructed in 1899-1901 as part of the great Harlem real estate boom. Designed by the firm of Clinton & Russell, Graham Court is quadrangular in plan and built around a central courtyard; (sic) one of the few apartment houses of this type in New York City. The rusticated stone base, projecting string course and top floor arcade are all characteristic of the Italian Palazzo style.

Erected 1989 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.

Location. 40° 48.205′ N, 73° 57.125′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Central Harlem. It is at the intersection of Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard and West 116th Street, on the right when traveling north on Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1923-1937 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, New York NY 10026, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York

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City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Harlem Landmark Trail (a few steps from this marker); GreenThumb (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Minton's Playhouse (about 500 feet away); Lenox Lounge (approx. ¼ mile away); Martin Luther King Jr. Playground (approx. ¼ mile away); Houdini (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Martin Luther King Jr. Playground (approx. ¼ mile away); Joseph Daniel Wilson Memorial Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. A. Philip Randolph Square (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Regarding Graham Court Apartments. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects)

Graham Court Apartments image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 2, 2019

2. Graham Court Apartments

Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . . "Inside Graham Court, a Gilded Age Rental in Harlem". New York Magazine article, April 30, 2020 (Submitted on December 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 2, 2019

3. Entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.

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