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Louis H. Latimer House, Flushing, Queens

Louis H. Latimer House, Flushing, Queens
Louis H. Latimer House, Flushing, Queens
Louis H. Latimer House, Flushing, Queens
Louis H. Latimer House, Flushing, Queens

With a grant of $10,000, the Historic House Trust oversaw the restoration and repair of the Lewis H. Latimer House‘s exterior brick chimney, including the installation of flashing and restoration of the surrounding clapboards. The work was completed by Barnhart Restoration Ltd, a contractor from Far Rockaway.

This distinctive Queen Anne building was home to pioneering African-American inventor, Lewis Howard Latimer from 1903-1928.



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