Family Portrait on the Porch of Lewis Latimer's Residence

Photograph

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Lewis Latimer House

Latimer Home; two-story, features intricate detailing on its gables and three people standing on the porch: The black-and-white photograph depicts a vintage two-story house with architectural details that include ornate trim along the gable roof and a dormer window. The facade features wood siding and shutters, with several of the windows open, allowing a glimpse of the interior. Climbing vines and bushes adorn the exterior, adding a hint of nature to the scene. A small staircase with a decorative railing leads up to the covered porch, where three individuals stand, creating a sense of human presence and perhaps indicating a family dwelling. The wooden picket fence encircles the front yard, which is landscaped with trimmed hedges, suggesting care and maintenance. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of nostalgia and timelessness, evoking memories of a bygone era. The details within the image capture the charm and character of traditional residential architecture, showcasing the craftsmanship and style of the period.
Latimer Home; two-story, features intricate detailing on its gables and three people standing on the porch

The black-and-white photograph depicts a vintage two-story house with architectural details that include ornate trim along the gable roof and a dormer window. The facade features wood siding and shutters, with several of the windows open, allowing a glimpse of the interior. Climbing vines and bushes adorn the exterior, adding a hint of nature to the scene. A small staircase with a decorative railing leads up to the covered porch, where three individuals stand, creating a sense of human presence and perhaps indicating a family dwelling. The wooden picket fence encircles the front yard, which is landscaped with trimmed hedges, suggesting care and maintenance. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of nostalgia and timelessness, evoking memories of a bygone era. The details within the image capture the charm and character of traditional residential architecture, showcasing the craftsmanship and style of the period.

Name/Title

Family Portrait on the Porch of Lewis Latimer's Residence

Description

An original black-and-white photograph depicting Lewis H. Latimer, his wife Mary Latimer, and their daughter Louise standing on the porch of their residence, circa 1920. The house was then located at 64 Holly Street in Flushing, Queens, and is today the Lewis Latimer House Museum in its new location, also in Flushing. The home is a two-story building with decorative woodwork on the gable and around the porch. A picket fence and shrubbery frame the scene, evoking a typical late 19th to early 20th-century family home setting. This image captures a rare personal moment of the Latimer family, highlighting both the family and their home environment. Keywords: Lewis Latimer, Mary Latimer, Latimer family, historical photograph, African American inventor, family portrait, porch, historical home, 19th-century architecture

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Black and White Photo

Aspect Ratio

3:4

Subject Person or Organization

Lewis Latimer

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Latimer family residence

Context

Lewis H. Latimer was an influential African American inventor, engineer, and activist known for his work with the incandescent light bulb and carbon filament. This photograph provides a glimpse into his personal life and family, set against the backdrop of his home.

Collection

Latimer Family Collection : Latimer House

Dimensions

Dimension Description

3"x2"

Location

Box

29

Shelf

LLH Attic

Archival Collection

Latimer Family Collection

Museum

Lewis Latimer House

City

Flushing, Queens

State

New York, USA

Continent

North America

Country

United States