Manhattan · NYC landmark
Hotel Theresa
2090 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard · Manhattan, New York City
A former hotel at the center of Harlem's Black cultural and political life.
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NYFE Summary
The hotel became a meeting place for Black performers, writers and political figures after it began accepting Black guests in 1940. Malcolm X based the Organization of Afro-American Unity here. Fidel Castro's stay during the United Nations meeting in 1960 brought international attention to the building.
White terra-cotta walls and large, curved gables make the former hotel easy to identify above the surrounding shops. Its exterior recalls the period when Harlem's hotels served both visitors and neighborhood organizations.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
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Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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