Strivers’ Row

Introduction

Strivers' Row, located in Harlem between West 138th and 139th Streets, is one of Manhattan's most elegant historic townhouse ensembles. The three rows of refined brownstone townhouses were built between 1890 and 1904 by developer David King Jr., originally targeting affluent white middle-class residents. In the early 20th century, as the Harlem Renaissance blossomed, the area became home to African American elites, including composer Scott Joplin, dancer Bill Bojangles Robinson, and jazz musician Lucky Johnstone. The name Strivers' Row reflects the residents' shared striving spirit, earning social standing and dignity through relentless effort during the segregation era. Today, this private street is a National Historic Landmark, with handsome facades and wrought-iron gates telling stories of a century-old legacy of achievement and resistance.

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