The Paul Robeson Residence, also known by its street address of 555 Edgecombe Avenue, is a
National Historic Landmark
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Manhattan
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,
New York City
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Schwartz & Gross Schwartz & Gross was a New York City architectural firm active from at least 1901 to 1963, Around 1940, as the racial characteristics of the neighborhood changed, this policy was dropped. Subsequently, the building became known for the noted
African-American
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residents, including musician and composer
Count Basie
William James "Count" Basie (; August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. In 1935, he formed the Count Basie Orchestra, and in 1936 took them to Chicago for a long engagement and the ...
Kenneth Clark
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, and the actor and singer
Paul Robeson
Paul Leroy Robeson ( ; April 9, 1898 – January 23, 1976) was an American bass-baritone concert artist, stage and film actor, professional American football, football player, and activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplish ...
, a major figure of stage and screen who lived in the building from 1939 to 1941.
After Robeson's death in 1976, the building was declared a
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark (NHL) is a building, district, object, site, or structure that is officially recognized by the United States government for its outstanding historical significance. Only some 2,500 (~3%) of over 90,000 places listed ...
in his honor.NPS Civil Rights /ref>Paul Robeson Residence Accompanying 3 photos, exterior, from 1976. /ref> In 1993, it was designated a New York City landmark. Edgecombe Avenue has also been co-named "Paul Robeson Boulevard".
See also
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List of New York City Landmarks
These are lists of New York City landmarks designated by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission:
* New York City Designated Landmarks in Manhattan:
** List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Manhattan below 14th Street
** List ...
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Manhattan above 110th Street
List of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Manhattan above 110th Street
This is intended to be a complete list of properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places above 110th Street in the New York Cit ...