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A Photographic Tour of Harlem in the 2000s

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The 2000s were a time of big changes for Harlem, a neighborhood in New York City with a rich history and culture. This wasn’t the Harlem of the Renaissance, a famous period of Black art and creativity. It wasn’t even the Harlem of the tough 1980s and 90s, known for crime and poverty. This was a new Harlem, a place where old and new were colliding.

One of the most noticeable changes was the changing skyline. New buildings popped up, some shiny and tall, others renovated and polished. Construction cranes seemed to be everywhere, a sign of the money flowing into the neighborhood.

The Ups and Downs of Gentrification

This shift was called “gentrification,” a big word that simply means wealthier people moving into a poorer neighborhood. It’s a complicated process with both good and bad effects.

On the plus side, gentrification brought in money. Businesses thrived, new stores opened, and long-abandoned buildings got a facelift. The streets felt safer, and there were more job opportunities..

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But there was a downside too. Rents went up, forcing many longtime residents to move out because they couldn’t afford to stay. Mom-and-pop stores closed, replaced by chain stores and fancy boutiques. Some felt like their neighborhood was being taken over by outsiders who didn’t understand or care about its history.

A Shifting Culture

Harlem has always been a center of Black culture, famous for its music, art, and literature. But in the 2000s, that culture started to shift. The sounds of jazz and gospel still filled the air, but they were now mixed with the beats of hip-hop and the melodies of other cultures.

The neighborhood’s art scene also changed. While traditional art forms like painting and sculpture still thrived, newer forms like graffiti and street art started to make their mark. The streets became a canvas for artists to express themselves, adding a new layer to Harlem’s rich cultural tapestry.

Poverty and Inequality

Despite the progress, Harlem still faced many challenges. Poverty remained a serious issue, with many residents struggling to make ends meet. The gap between rich and poor widened, creating a sense of inequality that fueled resentment and anger.

Crime, while not as rampant as in the past, was still a problem, especially in certain areas. Drugs and violence continued to plague the neighborhood, reminding everyone that the past wasn’t completely gone.

#1 View north from the roof of the Grant Houses, W. 125th St. between Amsterdam and Morningside Aves., Harlem, 2000.

View north from the roof of the Grant Houses, W. 125th St. between Amsterdam and Morningside Aves., Harlem, 2000.

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#2 View north from W. 125th St. along Old Broadway, Harlem, 2001.

View north from W. 125th St. along Old Broadway, Harlem, 2001.

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#3 NW corner of W. 145th St. and Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2000.

NW corner of W. 145th St. and Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2000.

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#4 View east along W. 125th St. from Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2000.

View east along W. 125th St. from Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2000.

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#5 View NW along Madison Ave. toward E. 118th St., Harlem, 2000.

View NW along Madison Ave. toward E. 118th St., Harlem, 2000.

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#6 View north from the roof of the Grant Houses on W. 135th St. at Morningside Ave., 2000.

View north from the roof of the Grant Houses on W. 135th St. at Morningside Ave., 2000.

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#7 East 132nd St. between Madison and Park Ave., Harlem, 2001., 2001.

East 132nd St. between Madison and Park Ave., Harlem, 2001., 2001.

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#8 View SW along Frederick Douglass Blvd. from roof of St. Nicholas Houses, W. 127th St., Harlem, 2001.

View SW along Frederick Douglass Blvd. from roof of St. Nicholas Houses, W. 127th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#10 The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, 1421 Fifth Ave., Harlem, 2001.

The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, 1421 Fifth Ave., Harlem, 2001.

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#12 383 W. 125th St. at Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2001.

383 W. 125th St. at Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2001.

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#19 383 W. 125th St. at Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2001.

383 W. 125th St. at Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2001.

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#20 View SW along E. 125th St. from #228, Harlem, 2001.

View SW along E. 125th St. from #228, Harlem, 2001.

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#21 View NW along W. 117th St. from St. Nicholas Ave., Harlem, 2001.

View NW along W. 117th St. from St. Nicholas Ave., Harlem, 2001.

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#22 View NW along E. 125th St. from Park Ave., Harlem, 2001.

View NW along E. 125th St. from Park Ave., Harlem, 2001.

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#23 SW corner of Malcolm X Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2001.

SW corner of Malcolm X Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#26 NW corner of W. 125th St. at Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2001.

NW corner of W. 125th St. at Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2001.

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#27 NW corner of W. 117th St. at St. Nicholas Ave., Harlem, 2001.

NW corner of W. 117th St. at St. Nicholas Ave., Harlem, 2001.

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#28 NW corner of W. 125th St. at Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, 2001.

NW corner of W. 125th St. at Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, 2001.

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#33 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. between W. 136th St. and W. 137th St., Harlem, 2001.

Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. between W. 136th St. and W. 137th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#34 NW corner of Lexington Ave. at E. 124th St., Harlem, 2001.

NW corner of Lexington Ave. at E. 124th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#36 SE corner of W. 125th St. at Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, 2001.

SE corner of W. 125th St. at Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, 2001.

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#37 SE corner of 116th St. at 5th Ave., Harlem, 2001.

SE corner of 116th St. at 5th Ave., Harlem, 2001.

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#38 NE corner of Amsterdam Ave. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2001.

NE corner of Amsterdam Ave. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#39 NE corner of Amsterdam Ave. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2001.

NE corner of Amsterdam Ave. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#40 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem welcomes Bill Clinton, 2001.

Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem welcomes Bill Clinton, 2001.

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#41 View NW from W. 143rd St. at Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2001.

View NW from W. 143rd St. at Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2001.

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#43 SW corner of W. 125th St. at 5th Ave., Harlem, 2001.

SW corner of W. 125th St. at 5th Ave., Harlem, 2001.

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#44 SW corner of St. Nicholas Ave. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2001.

SW corner of St. Nicholas Ave. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#45 SW corner of Madison Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2001.

SW corner of Madison Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#46 View NE along Frederick Douglass from W. 112th St., Harlem, 2001.

View NE along Frederick Douglass from W. 112th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#47 View NW from W. 131st St. and Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2001.

View NW from W. 131st St. and Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2001.

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#48 View north from W. 125th St. at Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2001.

View north from W. 125th St. at Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2001.

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#49 View toward E. 125th St. from Park Ave., Harlem, 2001.

View toward E. 125th St. from Park Ave., Harlem, 2001.

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#50 View west of 2nd Ave., between 121st and 122nd Sts., Harlem, 2001.

View west of 2nd Ave., between 121st and 122nd Sts., Harlem, 2001.

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#51 W. side of Frederick Douglass between W. 151st St. and W. 152nd St., Harlem, 2001.

W. side of Frederick Douglass between W. 151st St. and W. 152nd St., Harlem, 2001.

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#52 View west along W. 142nd St. from Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2001.

View west along W. 142nd St. from Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2001.

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#53 View west from the roof of the St. Nicholas Houses along W. 127th St. from Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2001.

View west from the roof of the St. Nicholas Houses along W. 127th St. from Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2001.

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#54 View SW along E. 116th St. from 2nd Ave., Harlem, 2001.

View SW along E. 116th St. from 2nd Ave., Harlem, 2001.

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#55 View west of Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. between W. 136th St. and W. 137th St., Harlem, 2001.

View west of Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. between W. 136th St. and W. 137th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#56 View SW along Malcolm X Blvd. from W. 128th St., Harlem, 2001.

View SW along Malcolm X Blvd. from W. 128th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#57 SE corner of E. 125th St. at 5th Ave., Harlem, 2001.

SE corner of E. 125th St. at 5th Ave., Harlem, 2001.

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#58 View NW from 153rd St. and Macombs Place, Harlem, 2001.

View NW from 153rd St. and Macombs Place, Harlem, 2001.

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#59 View west from 2nd Ave. between 116th St. and 117th St., Harlem, 2001.

View west from 2nd Ave. between 116th St. and 117th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#60 View west along E. 125th St. from Park Ave., Harlem, 2001.

View west along E. 125th St. from Park Ave., Harlem, 2001.

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#61 View SW along Frederick Douglass Blvd. from W. 151st St., Harlem, 2001.

View SW along Frederick Douglass Blvd. from W. 151st St., Harlem, 2001.

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#62 View NE along Malcolm X Blvd. from W. 121st St., Harlem, 2001.

View NE along Malcolm X Blvd. from W. 121st St., Harlem, 2001.

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#63 View NW along E. 126th St. from Park Ave., Harlem, 2001.

View NW along E. 126th St. from Park Ave., Harlem, 2001.

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#64 View NW along Broadway from W. 125th St., Harlem, 2001.

View NW along Broadway from W. 125th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#65 View north along 2nd Ave. from E. 117th St., Harlem, 2001.

View north along 2nd Ave. from E. 117th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#66 Frederick Douglass Blvd. between W. 127th St. and W. 128th St., Harlem, 2001.

Frederick Douglass Blvd. between W. 127th St. and W. 128th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#67 Former Corn Exchange Bank, NW corner of Park Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2001.

Former Corn Exchange Bank, NW corner of Park Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#70 View NW along E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2002.

View NW along E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2002.

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#72 Thomas Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church, 270 W. 126th St., Harlem, 2002.

Thomas Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church, 270 W. 126th St., Harlem, 2002.

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#73 View SW along Malcolm X Blvd. from W. 128th St., Harlem, 2002

View SW along Malcolm X Blvd. from W. 128th St., Harlem, 2002

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#74 View west along W. 125th St. from 12th Ave., Harlem, 2002.

View west along W. 125th St. from 12th Ave., Harlem, 2002.

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#77 Former Corn Exchange Bank, Park Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2003.

Former Corn Exchange Bank, Park Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2003.

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#79 SW corner of Malcolm X Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2003.

SW corner of Malcolm X Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2003.

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#80 NE corner of Madison Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2003.

NE corner of Madison Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2003.

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#81 View SE along E. 132nd St. from Madison Ave., Harlem, 2003.

View SE along E. 132nd St. from Madison Ave., Harlem, 2003.

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#84 NE corner of W. 125th St. and Broadway, Harlem, 2005.

NE corner of W. 125th St. and Broadway, Harlem, 2005.

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#85 View toward E. 125th St. from Park Ave., Harlem, 2005.

View toward E. 125th St. from Park Ave., Harlem, 2005.

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#86 SW Corner of Malcolm X Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

SW Corner of Malcolm X Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

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#90 SW corner of Malcolm X Blvd. at 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

SW corner of Malcolm X Blvd. at 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

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#91 NE corner of Amsterdam Ave. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

NE corner of Amsterdam Ave. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

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#92 Former Corn Exchange Bank, Park Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

Former Corn Exchange Bank, Park Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

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#93 NE corner of Madison Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

NE corner of Madison Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

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#94 NE corner of Morningside Ave. at 383 W. 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

NE corner of Morningside Ave. at 383 W. 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

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#95 Adam Clayton Powell statue, W. 125th St. at Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., Harlem, 2005.

Adam Clayton Powell statue, W. 125th St. at Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., Harlem, 2005.

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#96 McDonalds, E. 125th St. and Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2005.

McDonalds, E. 125th St. and Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2005.

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#97 W. 125th St. at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. Harlem, 2005.

W. 125th St. at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. Harlem, 2005.

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#98 SE corner of E. 125th St. at 5th Ave., Harlem, 2005.

SE corner of E. 125th St. at 5th Ave., Harlem, 2005.

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#99 SW corner of W. 125th St. at St. Nicholas Ave., Harlem, 2005.

SW corner of W. 125th St. at St. Nicholas Ave., Harlem, 2005.

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#100 Adam Clayton Powell at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

Adam Clayton Powell at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

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#101 NE corner of W. 125th St. at Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2005.

NE corner of W. 125th St. at Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2005.

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#102 Lincolnton Post Office, NW corner of 5th Ave. at 138th St., Harlem, 2005.

Lincolnton Post Office, NW corner of 5th Ave. at 138th St., Harlem, 2005.

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#103 View NE along 3rd Ave. toward E. 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

View NE along 3rd Ave. toward E. 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

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#104 View north along Broadway from W. 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

View north along Broadway from W. 125th St., Harlem, 2005.

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#105 Rapper 50 Cent, W. 125th St. by Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2005.

Rapper 50 Cent, W. 125th St. by Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2005.

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#106 SW corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2005.

SW corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2005.

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#107 View south along 12th Ave. from #2441, Harlem, 2005.

View south along 12th Ave. from #2441, Harlem, 2005.

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#108 W. 125th St. and St. Nicholas, Harlem, 2005-07-07.

W. 125th St. and St. Nicholas, Harlem, 2005-07-07.

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#111 Former Small’s Paradise, 135th St. at Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., Harlem, 2006.

Former Small's Paradise, 135th St. at Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., Harlem, 2006.

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#113 Salvation of Deliverance Church, 37 W. 116th St., Harlem, [ca. 2006]

Salvation of Deliverance Church, 37 W. 116th St., Harlem, [ca. 2006]

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#116 SW corner of W. 125th St. at Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, 2006.

SW corner of W. 125th St. at Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, 2006.

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#119 SW corner of Malcolm X Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2006.

SW corner of Malcolm X Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2006.

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#120 Former Hotel Dash, 695 Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, 2006.

Former Hotel Dash, 695 Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, 2006.

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#124 African Queens waiting for Prince Philip at Harlem Zone, Madison Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2007.

African Queens waiting for Prince Philip at Harlem Zone, Madison Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2007.

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#125 View NW along E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2007.

View NW along E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2007.

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#126 View SW along Frederick Douglass Blvd. from roof of St. Nicholas Houses, W. 127th St., Harlem, 2007.

View SW along Frederick Douglass Blvd. from roof of St. Nicholas Houses, W. 127th St., Harlem, 2007.

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#130 View NW along Broadway from W. 125th St., Harlem, 2007.

View NW along Broadway from W. 125th St., Harlem, 2007.

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#131 NE corner of W. 125th St. and Broadway, Harlem, 2007.

NE corner of W. 125th St. and Broadway, Harlem, 2007.

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#132 View NW along Broadway from the roof of the Grant Houses on W. 125th St., Harlem, 2007.

View NW along Broadway from the roof of the Grant Houses on W. 125th St., Harlem, 2007.

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#134 SW corner of W. 125th St. at St. Nicholas Ave., Harlem, 2007.

SW corner of W. 125th St. at St. Nicholas Ave., Harlem, 2007.

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#136 Marcus Garvey Park, view north from E. 120th St. at 5th Ave., Harlem, 2007.

Marcus Garvey Park, view north from E. 120th St. at 5th Ave., Harlem, 2007.

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#137 Graham Court, NE corner of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. at W. 116th St., Harlem, 2007.

Graham Court, NE corner of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. at W. 116th St., Harlem, 2007.

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#139 Christ Temple, 405 Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, 2007.

Christ Temple, 405 Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, 2007.

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#140 E. side of Malcolm X Blvd., between W. 112th St. and W. 113th St., Harlem, 2007.

E. side of Malcolm X Blvd., between W. 112th St. and W. 113th St., Harlem, 2007.

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#142 E. side of Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. between W. 130th St. and W. 131st St., Harlem, 2007.

E. side of Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. between W. 130th St. and W. 131st St., Harlem, 2007.

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#143 First Haitian Baptist Church, 315 W. 141st St., Harlem, 2007.

First Haitian Baptist Church, 315 W. 141st St., Harlem, 2007.

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#147 2518-2528 Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2007.

2518-2528 Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2007.

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#150 Thomas Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church, 270 W. 126th St., Harlem, 2007.

Thomas Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church, 270 W. 126th St., Harlem, 2007.

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#151 2975 Frederick Douglass Blvd., Polo Grounds Towers, Harlem, 2007.

2975 Frederick Douglass Blvd., Polo Grounds Towers, Harlem, 2007.

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#152 View SE from W. 125th St. at Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2007.

View SE from W. 125th St. at Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2007.

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#155 Striver’s Row, 243 W. 139th St., Harlem, 2007.

Striver's Row, 243 W. 139th St., Harlem, 2007.

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#159 NW corner of E. 125th St., at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2007.

NW corner of E. 125th St., at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2007.

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#168 Frederick Douglass Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2008.

Frederick Douglass Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2008.

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#170 NE corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2008.

NE corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2008.

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#171 NE corner of E. 125th St.and Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2008.

NE corner of E. 125th St.and Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2008.

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#172 E. side of Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. between W. 130th St. and W. 131st St., Harlem, 2008.

E. side of Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. between W. 130th St. and W. 131st St., Harlem, 2008.

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#174 Cleaning Hybrid, Morningside Ave. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2008.

Cleaning Hybrid, Morningside Ave. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2008.

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#175 W. 135th St. at Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2008.

W. 135th St. at Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2008.

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#177 NW corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2008.

NW corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2008.

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#179 Former Renaissance Ballroom and Casino, W. 137th St. at Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., Harlem, 2008.

Former Renaissance Ballroom and Casino, W. 137th St. at Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., Harlem, 2008.

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#182 1480 Fifth Ave., Jerry Davis right and Deacon Amos, New Ebenezer Baptist Church, Harlem, 2008.

1480 Fifth Ave., Jerry Davis right and Deacon Amos, New Ebenezer Baptist Church, Harlem, 2008.

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#184 New York City Marathon, view south along 5th Ave. from 116th St., Harlem, 2008.

New York City Marathon, view south along 5th Ave. from 116th St., Harlem, 2008.

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#185 SE corner of E. 125th St. at Madison Ave., Harlem, 2008.

SE corner of E. 125th St. at Madison Ave., Harlem, 2008.

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#186 Lafayette and Washington statue, Morningside Ave. at W. 114th St., Harlem, 2008.

Lafayette and Washington statue, Morningside Ave. at W. 114th St., Harlem, 2008.

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#187 SW corner of W. 112th St. at Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2008.

SW corner of W. 112th St. at Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2008.

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#188 GM car dealership, view NE along E. 127th St. toward 2nd Ave., Harlem, 2008.

GM car dealership, view NE along E. 127th St. toward 2nd Ave., Harlem, 2008.

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#189 View north along Malcolm X Blvd. from W. 119th St., Harlem, 2008.

View north along Malcolm X Blvd. from W. 119th St., Harlem, 2008.

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#190 View NE along Frederick Douglass Blvd. from W. 126th St., Harlem, 2008.

View NE along Frederick Douglass Blvd. from W. 126th St., Harlem, 2008.

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#191 View SW from Park Ave. along E. 132nd St., Harlem, 2008.

View SW from Park Ave. along E. 132nd St., Harlem, 2008.

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#192 View SE along E. 132nd St. from Madison Ave., Harlem, 2008.

View SE along E. 132nd St. from Madison Ave., Harlem, 2008.

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#193 View SE along Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. from W. 129th St., Harlem, 2008.

View SE along Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. from W. 129th St., Harlem, 2008.

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#194 View NE along Frederick Douglass Blvd. from W. 118th St., Harlem, 2008.

View NE along Frederick Douglass Blvd. from W. 118th St., Harlem, 2008.

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#195 Graham Court. View east from W. 117th St. at St. Nicholas Ave., Harlem, 2008.

Graham Court. View east from W. 117th St. at St. Nicholas Ave., Harlem, 2008.

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#196 View east from Broadway at W. 133rd St., Harlem, 2008.

View east from Broadway at W. 133rd St., Harlem, 2008.

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#197 View east along W. 130th St. from 12th Ave., Harlem, 2008.

View east along W. 130th St. from 12th Ave., Harlem, 2008.

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#198 View NE from W. 130th St. at Riverside Dr., Harlem, 2008.

View NE from W. 130th St. at Riverside Dr., Harlem, 2008.

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#199 View NW along 115th St. from 5th Ave., Harlem, 2008.

View NW along 115th St. from 5th Ave., Harlem, 2008.

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#200 View NE from E. 123rd St. at 3rd Ave., Harlem, 2008

View NE from E. 123rd St. at 3rd Ave., Harlem, 2008

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#201 View NE from Riverside Dr. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2008.

View NE from Riverside Dr. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2008.

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#202 View south from W. 133rd St. at Broadway, Harlem, 2008.

View south from W. 133rd St. at Broadway, Harlem, 2008.

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#203 View north from W. 126th St. along Broadway, Harlem, 2008.

View north from W. 126th St. along Broadway, Harlem, 2008.

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#204 View north along St. Nicholas Ave. from W. 117th St., Harlem, 2008.

View north along St. Nicholas Ave. from W. 117th St., Harlem, 2008.

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#205 View SW along Lexington Ave. from E. 125th St., Harlem, 2008.

View SW along Lexington Ave. from E. 125th St., Harlem, 2008.

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#206 Former KFC at NW corner of W. 125th St. at Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2008.

Former KFC at NW corner of W. 125th St. at Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2008.

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#207 NE corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., view east, Harlem, 2008.

NE corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., view east, Harlem, 2008.

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#208 Frank Suarez, 2164 Frederick Douglass, tire shop, Harlem, 2008.

Frank Suarez, 2164 Frederick Douglass, tire shop, Harlem, 2008.

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#209 View NW from Morningside Ave. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

View NW from Morningside Ave. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#212 Corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

Corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#213 NW corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

NW corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#214 NE corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

NE corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#215 NE corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

NE corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#216 NW corner of Malcolm X Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

NW corner of Malcolm X Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#217 NE corner of W. 125th St. at Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., Harlem, 2009.

NE corner of W. 125th St. at Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., Harlem, 2009.

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#219 View SE along E. 125th St. from 5th Ave., Harlem, 2009.

View SE along E. 125th St. from 5th Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#225 Free food, First Grace Baptist Church, 2799 Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2009.

Free food, First Grace Baptist Church, 2799 Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2009.

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#228 2355-2361 Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2009.

2355-2361 Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, 2009.

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#230 View NW along Malcolm X Blvd. from W. 141st St., Harlem, 2009.

View NW along Malcolm X Blvd. from W. 141st St., Harlem, 2009.

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#231 End of Sunday Mass, Church of Joseph and The Holy Family, NW Corner of W. 125th St. and Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2009.

End of Sunday Mass, Church of Joseph and The Holy Family, NW Corner of W. 125th St. and Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#232 Mr. Long celebrating Obama’s election, 565 Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, 2009.

Mr. Long celebrating Obama's election, 565 Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, 2009.

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#233 Man being interviewed on the occasion of President Obama’s inauguration, W. 125th St. at ACP Blvd., Harlem, 2009.

Man being interviewed on the occasion of President Obama's inauguration, W. 125th St. at ACP Blvd., Harlem, 2009.

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#234 NE corner of W. 110th St. at Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2009.

NE corner of W. 110th St. at Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#236 NW corner of 5th Ave. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

NW corner of 5th Ave. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#238 View east along W. 125th St. from Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2009.

View east along W. 125th St. from Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#239 NW corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

NW corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#240 New York Public Library, 104 W. 135th St., Harlem, 2009.

New York Public Library, 104 W. 135th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#242 View SE along Malcolm X Blvd. from W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

View SE along Malcolm X Blvd. from W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#243 View south along 2nd Ave. from W. 122nd St., Harlem, 2009.

View south along 2nd Ave. from W. 122nd St., Harlem, 2009.

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#244 NW corner of Frederick Douglass Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

NW corner of Frederick Douglass Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#245 Astor Row, view SE along W. 130th St. toward 5th Ave., Harlem, 2009.

Astor Row, view SE along W. 130th St. toward 5th Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#246 People gathering around a box from Meals on Wheels, view north along Lexington Ave. from E. 124th St., Harlem, 2009.

People gathering around a box from Meals on Wheels, view north along Lexington Ave. from E. 124th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#248 View NE along E. 125th St. from Park Ave., Harlem, 2009.

View NE along E. 125th St. from Park Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#249 View NE from E. 123rd St. at 3rd Ave., Harlem, 2009.

View NE from E. 123rd St. at 3rd Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#250 View NW from Broadway at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

View NW from Broadway at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#251 View west along E. 117th St. from 2nd Ave., Harlem, 2009.

View west along E. 117th St. from 2nd Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#252 View west along E. 125th St. from Park Ave., Harlem, 2009.

View west along E. 125th St. from Park Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#253 View west along W. 125th St. from Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., Harlem, 2009.

View west along W. 125th St. from Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., Harlem, 2009.

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#254 View SW along Frederick Douglass from W. 149th St., Harlem, 2009.

View SW along Frederick Douglass from W. 149th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#255 View SW along Frederick Douglass Blvd. from roof of St. Nicholas Houses, W. 127th St., Harlem, 2009.

View SW along Frederick Douglass Blvd. from roof of St. Nicholas Houses, W. 127th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#256 View north along Lexington Ave. toward E. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

View north along Lexington Ave. toward E. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#257 View north along Broadway from W. 125th St., subway stop, Harlem, 2009.

View north along Broadway from W. 125th St., subway stop, Harlem, 2009.

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#258 View north from E. 117th St. at 2nd Ave., Harlem, 2009.

View north from E. 117th St. at 2nd Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#259 View south along 3rd Ave. from E. 123rd St., Harlem, 2009.

View south along 3rd Ave. from E. 123rd St., Harlem, 2009.

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#260 View SW along Frederick Douglass Blvd. from W. 151st St., Harlem, 2009.

View SW along Frederick Douglass Blvd. from W. 151st St., Harlem, 2009.

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#261 SW corner of Frederick Douglass at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

SW corner of Frederick Douglass at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#262 View NW along Frederick Douglass Blvd. from W. 135th St., Harlem, 2009.

View NW along Frederick Douglass Blvd. from W. 135th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#263 View north from W. 125th St. at Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2009.

View north from W. 125th St. at Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#264 NW corner of St. Nicholas Ave. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

NW corner of St. Nicholas Ave. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#265 SW corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

SW corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#266 NE corner of E. 125th St. and Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

NE corner of E. 125th St. and Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#267 NE corner of Lexington Ave. at E. 124th St., Harlem, 2009.

NE corner of Lexington Ave. at E. 124th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#268 Corner of Lexington Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

Corner of Lexington Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#269 SW corner of Madison Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

SW corner of Madison Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#272 641-649 Malcolm X Blvd. at W. 142nd St., Harlem, 2009.

641-649 Malcolm X Blvd. at W. 142nd St., Harlem, 2009.

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#275 View SE from W. 125th St. at Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2009.

View SE from W. 125th St. at Morningside Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#276 Malcolm X Blvd. between W. 137th St. and W. 138th St., Harlem, 2009. Thanksgiving turkey line, Salvation Army, 2009.

Malcolm X Blvd. between W. 137th St. and W. 138th St., Harlem, 2009. Thanksgiving turkey line, Salvation Army, 2009.

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#277 W. side of Frederick Douglass between W. 151st St. and W. 152nd St., Harlem, 2009.

W. side of Frederick Douglass between W. 151st St. and W. 152nd St., Harlem, 2009.

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#278 Former Hotel Dash, 695 Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, 2009.

Former Hotel Dash, 695 Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem, 2009.

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#279 SE corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

SE corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#280 SE corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

SE corner of E. 125th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#281 Frederick Douglass Blvd. between W. 127th St. and W. 128th St., Harlem, 2009.

Frederick Douglass Blvd. between W. 127th St. and W. 128th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#282 NW corner of Frederick Douglass Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

NW corner of Frederick Douglass Blvd. at W. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#283 SE corner of E. 125th St. at Madison Ave., Harlem, 2009.

SE corner of E. 125th St. at Madison Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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#284 View NW along Malcolm X Blvd. from W. 113th St., Harlem, 2009.

View NW along Malcolm X Blvd. from W. 113th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#285 Former Corn Exchange Bank, NW corner of Park Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

Former Corn Exchange Bank, NW corner of Park Ave. at E. 125th St., Harlem, 2009.

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#287 View south along 3rd Ave. from E. 123rd St., Harlem, 2001.

View south along 3rd Ave. from E. 123rd St., Harlem, 2001.

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#288 View NW along 3rd Ave. from E. 115th St., Harlem, 2001.

View NW along 3rd Ave. from E. 115th St., Harlem, 2001.

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#289 Puerto Rican Parade Day, 163 E. 116th St., Harlem, 2007.

Puerto Rican Parade Day, 163 E. 116th St., Harlem, 2007.

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#290 NW corner of E. 124th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

NW corner of E. 124th St. at Lexington Ave., Harlem, 2009.

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Written by Wendy Robert

Brand journalist, Ghostwriter and Proud New Yorker. New York is not a city – it’s a world.

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