For the last 20 years of his life, this brownstone was the home of author and poet Langston Hughes. From his third floor writing room, Hughes authored poems, four plays and 20 books, including Simple Speaks His Mind and The First Book of Negroes. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1869/00/00 | Built in 1869, by architect Alexander Wilson | |||||
| 1947/00/00 | Langston Hughes | Home | Home of Langston Hughes, 1947-1967. Mr Hughes writing room was on the third floor. |
| Particulars for Langston Hughes House: | |
|---|---|
| Sight Category | Building |
| Architectural Style | Italianate |
| Area of Significance | Literature |
| Historic Use | Multiple dwelling |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Criteria | Person |
| Owner | Private |
| Work | Type | AsNotedIn | Creator | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Life of Langston Hughes: Volume II, 1941-1967: I Dream a World (book) | Biography | Arnold Rampersad |
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