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Historical context of Greenwich Village's African American community
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In the mid-19th century, Greenwich Village became home to many black residents, businesses, schools, churches, and benevolent societies, despite significant discrimination and harsh living conditions. This area played a crucial role in the development of New York's African American community.
- The area around Moneta Lane and Bleecker Street, south of Washington Square, became known as 'Little Africa'
- The Jacob Day residence was built in 1845 and appears on an 1854 map
- The neighborhood provided a hub for African American life and culture during this period
Margaret Herman
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The building was built in 18/45 and appears on this 18/54 map.
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At this time in the mid 19th century, despite significant discrimination and harsh living conditions, Greenwich Village became home to many black residents, businesses, schools, churches, and benevolent societies.
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The area around Moneta Lane and Bleecker Street, South of Washington Square, became known as Little Africa.
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