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Cook, Will Marion, House

Cook, Will Marion, House is a historic place in New York, New York County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76001238.

New York, New York County, New YorkListed May 11, 1976NRIS #76001238★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Cook, Will Marion, House?

The Will Marion Cook House is a historic townhouse at 221 West 138th Street, in the part of Harlem known as Strivers' Row in Manhattan, New York City. It was the home of Will Marion Cook (1869-1944), a leading African-American musician and composer of the period, from 1918 until his death in 1944. Cook was a major influence on later musicians including Sidney Bechet, Duke Ellington, and Josephine Baker. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

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Listing details

Name
Cook, Will Marion, House
City
New York
County
New York County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
May 11, 1976
NRIS reference number
76001238
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.81792, -73.94321
When was Cook, Will Marion, House listed on the National Register?

Cook, Will Marion, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1976.

Where is Cook, Will Marion, House located?

Cook, Will Marion, House is located in New York, New York County, New York at approximately 40.81792, -73.94321. See the map above.

Is Cook, Will Marion, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Cook, Will Marion, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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