The Apollo has released some amazing footage and still images from "Doc" Anderson. Through his lens you are able to see behind the scenes - performers, stagehands, makeup artists, and the cast and crews that put out amazing entertainment for Harlem and beyond.

https://www.apollotheater.org/digital-stage/

East River Plaza Celebrates The Fall

Visit the Fire Watchtower

Sun, October 22nd, 2023

1:00pm — 3:00pm

Tour the historic Mount Morris Fire Watchtower, a prominent feature of Marcus Garvey Park and its neighborhood.

The Mount Morris Fire Watchtower serves as an important landmark for the Harlem community. In 1855, after petitioning by Harlem residents, the City announced the construction of a fire watchtower atop Mount Morris. While the fire tower network, which at its peak included 11 towers, fell into disuse in the 1870s, the Mount Morris tower continued to sound for timekeeping and churchgoing purposes until about 1909. The Mount Morris Fire Watchtower still stands due to its protected location on parkland.

The tower was designated a New York City Landmark in 1967 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. A campaign by the Mt. Morris Park Community Improvement Association and the Marcus Garvey Park Alliance led to a full restoration by the City completed in 2019. The restored community landmark serves as a continuing reminder of a bygone era.

Access is limited to eight people at a time, first-come, first-served. Tours last 15 minutes.

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