Washington Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
555 Edgecombe Av
While we Are Still Here
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 2, 2025
1. 555 Edgecombe Av Marker
Sister building to 409 Edgecombe, many prominent Black people resided here, including Jane Bolin, Joe Louis, and Paul Robeson for whom it is named.
Erected by African American Cultural Heritage ActionFund/New York Life.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 40° 50.028′ N, 73° 56.317′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Washington Heights. It is at the intersection of Edgecombe Avenue and West 160th Street, on the right when traveling west on Edgecombe Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 555 Edgecombe 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, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Morris-Jumel Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Morris-Jumel Mansion (about 300 feet away); Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum (about 300 feet away); Jumel Terrace Historic District (about 300 feet away); Kingsbridge Road Milestone (about 300 feet away); Lawrence Neal (about 300 feet away); Regina Andrews (about 400 feet away); Old Croton Aqueduct Trail (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Morris-Jumel Mansion (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. 555 Edgecombe Avenue. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form.
Originally known as the Roger Morris Apartments, the building was declared a National Historic Landmark under the name Paul Robeson Residence in 1976. (Submitted on May 7, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. While We Are Still Here. Website homepage (Submitted on May 7, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 2, 2025
2. 555 Edgecombe Av marker site
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 2, 2025
3. 555 Edgecombe Av
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 2, 2025
4. 555 Edgecombe Av
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 7, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
