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Preservation of Harlem past is one man's mission

Much to Save in Harlem, but Historic Preservation Lags, a Critic Says

Michael Henry Adams

Michael Henry Adams, a founder of Save Harlem Now, at 2332 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard, where the singer and dancer Josephine Baker once lived. He says the Landmarks Preservation Commission is failing to protect culturally significant sites in Harlem.

It is hard to go almost anywhere in Harlem with Michael Henry Adams, at least not in a hurry. Every block offers a moment of contemplation, every corner a revelation, every step an interruption. Read More »

Photos: Dave Sanders for The New York Times

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