Harlem in the Early 20th Century
Barry Lewis talked about the history of Harlem’s buildings and people. Founded as a 17th century Dutch outpost, Harlem was developed during… read more
Barry Lewis talked about the history of Harlem’s buildings and people. Founded as a 17th century Dutch outpost, Harlem was developed during the Reconstruction Era as a white middle class neighborhood. African Americans moved into Harlem around the turn of the 20th century, and the city became segregated on north-south lines. close
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