Lewis H. Latimer House, New York City

Name: Lewis H. Latimer House
Address: 34-41 137th St, New York City, 11354, United States
Telephone: +1 718-961-8585

#1292 among attractions in New York City

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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The Lewis H. Latimer House, also called the Latimer House or the Lewis Latimer House, is a historic house located at 34-41 137th Street in Flushing, Queens, New York City. It was constructed in the Queen Anne style of architecture between 1887 and 1889 by the Sexton family. It served as the home of the African-American inventor Lewis Howard Latimer from 1903 to 1928, and is now operated as a museum dedicated to the inventor's work. In addition, this museum-house also illuminated the life and achievements of other black scientists. The house remained property of the Latimer family until 1963. Currently, the Lewis H. Latimer House is owned by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, operated by the Lewis H. Latimer Fund, Inc. and is a member of the Historic House Trust. ()

Coordinates: 40°45'58"N, 73°49'46"W

Address

34-41 137th StNortheastern Queens (Flushing)New York City 11354 United States

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+1 718-961-8585

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Day trips

Lewis H. Latimer House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Citi Field, Bowne Park, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Rachel Carson Playground.

1.1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
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1.2 miE
Park
Bowne Park, New York City
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1.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Tennis
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City
37 min walk • The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is a stadium complex within Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City, United States.
1.2 miS
Park
Rachel Carson Playground, New York City
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0.9 miNW
Park
College Point Fields, New York City
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1.2 miSW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
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1.1 miSW
Museum
New York Mets Hall of Fame, New York City
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1.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York City
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~1160 ftS
Church
Old Quaker Meeting House, New York City
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~890 ftS
City hall
Flushing Town Hall, New York City
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1.1 miS
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
Queens Botanical Garden, New York City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lewis H. Latimer House open?

Lewis H. Latimer House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Thursday closed
Friday 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Lewis H. Latimer House?

Nearby attractions include Flushing Town Hall, New York City (5 min walk), Old Quaker Meeting House, New York City (6 min walk), RKO Keith's Theater, New York City (7 min walk), Hazrati Abu Bakr Siddique, New York City (7 min walk).

How to get to Lewis H. Latimer House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lewis H. Latimer House:

Bus

Northern Boulevard & Union Street • Lines: Q28 (5 min walk)
Union Street & Northern Boulevard • Lines: Q28 (5 min walk)

Metro

Flushing–Main Street • Lines: <7>, 7 (12 min walk)
Mets–Willets Point • Lines: <7>, 7 (30 min walk)

Train

Flushing–Main Street (14 min walk)
Murray Hill (21 min walk)