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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 These pages are no longer being updated.

53. Mother A.M.E. Zion Church 140-148 West 137th Street
Mother A.M.E. Zion is the oldest black church in the U.S., founded in 1796 by celebrated African-American residents of New York City. In the mid-1800's, the church was known as a "freedom church," a safe stop for slaves traveling along the Underground Railway. The present Neo-Gothic building (1923-25) was designed by George W. Foster, Jr., one of the first black architects to be registered in the U.S. Continuing a legacy of liberation theology, the congregation is committed to caring for the less fortunate member of the community. Today their members are politically active, working to ensure awareness of civil rights for all.
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