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Officially named the St. Nicholas Historic District, the stretch between 7th and 8th Avenues on 138th and 139th Streets became known as Strivers' Row. The moniker was bestowed on the area to describe its residents—African-American doctors, dentists, and bandleaders who were striving for a better lifestyle. These individuals were successful despite the economic and social hardships faced by African Americans at the time.

The houses in this district were designed by some of America's most prominent architects, including the celebrated Stanford White, who designed the neo-Italian Renaissance houses on the north side of W. 139th Street. Although the homes were originally designated for middle class black families, only the wealthy could afford to live there. Musicians Eubie Blake and Fletcher Henderson both lived in Strivers' Row.

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doctors , dentists , fletcher henderson , st nicholas historic district , bandleasers , successful , stanford white , beautiful architecture , wealthy , eubie blake