Lewis Howard Latimer (1848-1928) was an African American inventor, a son of fugitive slaves, and a self-taught poet and painter. His historic Victorian home in Flushing, Queens, is now a New York City Landmark and museum. Learn learn about his contributions to modern technology including the carbon filament light bulb and the telephone. Staff-led 30-minute tours will be offered on the hour and half-hour except between noon and 1pm.
Lewis Howard Latimer (1848-1928) was an African American inventor, a son of fugitive slaves, and a self-taught poet and painter. His historic Victorian home in Flushing, Queens, is now a New York City Landmark and museum. Learn learn about his contributions to modern technology including the carbon filament light bulb and the telephone.
Staff-led 30-minute tours will be offered on the hour and half-hour except between noon and 1pm.
We have Mandarin and Cantonese tours available, in addition to tours in English. We have materials in Korean and Spanish as well.
34-41 137th Street
Flushing, NY 11354
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John F. Kennedy International Airport , Queens
