Tag
history
11 places in Washington Heights filed under history.
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) LandmarkJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
555 Edgecombe Avenue
A landmark for Harlem Renaissance and jazz-era history; it is a private apartment building, so see it from the sidewalk.
Edgecombe Ave at W 160th StJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
Kidfly182 (opens in a new tab)CC BY 4.0 (opens in a new tab) Bennett Park
A small, historic park worth a few minutes for the fort outline and the schist outcrop; it is a pause, not a day out.
Fort Washington Ave, W 183rd St & Pinehurst AveHudson Heights
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)Public domain Fort Washington Library
A handsome working library with a long local history; check NYPL for hours and programs.
W 179th St near Audubon Ave
Jsobel123 (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) LandmarkHighbridge Park & Coogan's Bluff
Highbridge Water Tower
A distinctive hilltop landmark to see from the park or the bridge; do not count on going inside until NYC Parks confirms access.
Amsterdam Ave & W 172nd St (park entrance)Highbridge Park & Coogan's Bluff
Billie Grace Ward (opens in a new tab)CC BY 2.0 (opens in a new tab) Little Red Lighthouse
A charming riverside stop for the walk or bike ride below the bridge, but go for the setting, since interior access is limited.
Hudson River Greenway at the George Washington BridgeHudson Heights
ajay_suresh (opens in a new tab)CC BY 2.0 (opens in a new tab) Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center
A serious, moving history site; go with time to read, and buy tickets ahead because advance purchase is required.
Tue–Fri 10am–6pm (advance purchase required)
Broadway & W 165th StAudubon / W 165th St
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) LandmarkJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
Morris-Jumel Mansion
Worth seeing for the history and the hilltop; the house is closed for roof replacement as of Oct 28, 2026, but the park and Saturday walks go on.
Mansion closed (roof work); Roger Morris Park daily 10am–5pm
Jumel Terrace between W 160th & W 162nd StsJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) Mother Cabrini Shrine
A peaceful, free place to learn about Mother Cabrini; confirm Mass times and holiday hours with the shrine.
Tue–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat–Sun 9am–5pm; closed Mon & major holidays
Fort Washington Ave at W 190th StHudson Heights
Jim.henderson (opens in a new tab)CC0 (opens in a new tab) LandmarkJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
Sylvan Terrace
A short, storybook block that is free to walk; the houses are private homes, so look from the street.
Between St. Nicholas Ave & Jumel TerraceJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
Jim.henderson (opens in a new tab)Public domain LandmarkHighbridge Park & Coogan's Bluff
The High Bridge
A free, scenic crossing with real history, best on a clear day; hours are posted by NYC Parks, so check before a late walk.
Daily 7am–10pm per NYC Parks; earlier seasonal closing has been reported
Entrance at W 172nd St & Amsterdam AveHighbridge Park & Coogan's Bluff
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) Zysman Hall (Yeshiva University Main Building)
A one-of-a-kind building to see from the street; it's an active school, so interior access depends on events.
Amsterdam Ave at W 186th StFort George