African-American inventor Lewis H. Latimer worked as a draftsman for Alexander Graham Bell, improved the filaments that are found inside lightbulbs and patented a toilet system for railroad cars in 1874. This Queen Anne–style house was his home from 1903 until his death in 1928.
Lewis H. Latimer House
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- Address:
- 34-41 137th St
- Queens
- 11354
- Cross street:
- Between 31st Rd and 32nd Ave
- Contact:
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- 718-961-8585
- Transport:
- Subway: Travel: 7 to Flushing–Main St, then take Q25 bus to Linden Place and 35th Ave.
- Opening hours:
- Tue–Thu, Sat, 11am–4pm
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- Sign in & claim business
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