Will Marion Cook House, 221 West 138th Street, New York, New York County, NY

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Will Marion Cook House, 221 West 138th Street, New York, New York County, NY

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Summary

Significance: Will Marion Cook was known for his great abilities in musical performance and composition, and theatrical organization. Especially noted for his contributions to ragtime music, Cook is also remembered for his aid to and promotion of other black musicians. He lived in this house from 1918 to 1944.
Survey number: HABS NY-5721
Building/structure dates: 1891 Initial Construction
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 76001238

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Date

1933 - 1970
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Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
King, D H
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Library of Congress
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