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Each year the “first” residents of Harlem River Houses, who had since moved out of the development, would return for a "Homecoming” to reconnect with old neighbors.
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Harlem River Houses was built equipped with a health care facility on site. Photo taken by NYCHA Photographers on March 7, 1939.
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Working families at Harlem River Houses enjoyed the convenience of having a nursery/day care center at their development. Photo taken by NYCHA Photographers on March 7, 1939.
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Harlem River Houses sits on 7.39 acres that blends landmark buildings and park-like open spaces.
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In 1975, the New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation declared Harlem River Houses an architectural landmark for the innovative design of the large courtyards and open spaces.
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