Lewis H. Latimer House Museum

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34 W 137th St # 41
New York, NY 10037

The Lewis H. Latimer House Museum in New York celebrates the life and achievements of Lewis Howard Latimer, an African-American inventor and electrical pioneer.

Despite facing challenges and having no formal education, Latimer taught himself mechanical drawing and went on to become a chief draftsman, patent expert, and inventor, leaving a lasting impact on the field of technology.

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Unique and worthwhile
7/2/2021

This isn’t a spectacular spot, but it’s unique and it’s very important. Lewis Latimer is the man re...

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Wonderful Little Jem
4/24/2019

I went to see this home and learn the fascinating background of Lewis Latimer. It's small and do...

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Home Of Famous Inventor
9/6/2016

A surprise find and history lesson about a man known for his contributions to the development of the...

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