Washington Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington Residence
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 3, 2023
1. Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington Residence plaque
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington Residence has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
Erected 1976.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 40° 49.936′ N, 73° 56.468′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Washington Heights. It is on Saint Nicholas Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 935 St Nicholas Ave, New York NY 10032, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York 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: The Green Book (within shouting distance of this marker); John T. Brush Stairway (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Croton Aqueduct Trail (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The John T. Brush Stairway (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Sugar Hill Luminaries Lawn (about 600 feet away); Old Croton Aqueduct (about 700 feet away); Regina Andrews
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Sugar Hill Luminaries Lawn (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. Duke Ellington House. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on May 6, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Duke Ellington. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 6, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Take the "A" Train. ... to get to Sugar Hill way up in Harlem.
YouTube video (3m 14s) (Submitted on May 6, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 3, 2023
2. 935 St. Nicholas Avenue
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 3, 2023
3. Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington Residence plaque
The plaque is located above the building entrance.
via Wikipedia, c.1940s
4. Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 439 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 6, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
