Harlem Landmarks

Designated Landmark (July 13, 1993): Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, West 137th Street between Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevards. Photo: Solana Lynn Mahabeer

Harlem must be saved, before it’s just a memory

The work to save Harlem is URGENT. We must protect Harlem from aggressive developers, who are quickly changing our landscape’s face.

Proposed Individual Landmark: Harlem Alhambra
Photo: Melanie Nanez

Proposed Harlem Landmarks

Save Harlem Now! has proposed, to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, the designation of five Historic Districts and 36 Individual Landmarks that exemplify Harlem’s historical and cultural significance.

Designated Individual Landmark (July 12, 1967): Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park) Fire Watchtower | Photo: Lorraine Colbert

Existing Harlem Landmarks

Save Harlem Now! recognizes and celebrates the 13 Historic Districts, 110 Individual Landmarks, one Scenic Landmark, and four Interior Landmarks in Harlem that have been designated by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission.

Left: Lenox Lounge before demolition,
Right: Lenox Lounge after demolition in May 2017
Photos contributed by Michael Henry Adam

Harlem Demolished and Endangered

Save Harlem Now! recognizes and remembers the demolished and endangered sites that have impacted the historical and cultural significance of Harlem.

South side of West 139th Street in designated St. Nicholas Historic District (aka Strivers Row) (March 16, 1967) | Photo: Solana Lynn Mahabeer

Preservation Resources

Find out about Federal, State, City, and private financial resources that are available for the restoration and renovation of historic residential, commercial, and religious properties.

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