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Projects & Proposals > Manhattan > Virtual Tour of Malcolm X Boulevard

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This page describes Malcolm X Boulevard as it appeared in 2001. The tour was developed as part of the Malcolm X Boulevard Streetscape Enhancement Project. These pages are no longer being updated.

14. Mount Morris Park West
Mt. Morris Park West, between 121st and 122nd Streets

Historic Landmark
Across from Marcus Garvey Park are fine examples of late 19th century townhouses. This street, which serves as a detour for traffic traveling down Fifth Avenue from 124th to 120th Streets, is tangible evidence of the glory the area once experienced. The mere survival of this unbroken row of homes and churches facing the park speaks to the special significance of the District; it is an example rarely found in Manhattan. In the 1850's and, indeed, until much later, the streets in the District were unpaved and builders dumped surplus earth in the roads to improve the grading. A property map of the area dated 1848 indicates that Morris Park West was called "The New Avenue." That map also explains the sharp diagonal of the boundary of the Historic District, established by the direction of the old Manhattan Road.

Mt. Morris Park West, between 121st and 122nd Streets
photo 1 of mt. morris park west

photo 2 of mt. morris park west

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