The Home of Sun Ra and His Arkestra
African American History Homes, Lives or Lived Here Jazz Preservation / Protection Needed
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The Home of Sun Ra and His Arkestra
Jazz legend, the late Sun Ra, lived here for many years with various members of his band, the Arkestra. Members of the Arkestra still live here. Imagine the sounds that reverberated on its walls!
| Publication date | Jun 24, 2018 |
| Neighborhood | Germantown |
Property ID: 250
Updated on: May 14, 2019
Jazz legend, the late Sun Ra, lived here for many years with various members of his band, the Arkestra. Members of the Arkestra still live here. Imagine the sounds that reverberated on its walls!
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Location:
Arkestra House in Germantown , 5626 Morton Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19144, United States
Germantown, .
Germantown, .
Listing Category:
African American History Homes, Lives or Lived Here Jazz Preservation / Protection Needed
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Created Date:
06-24-2018
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Comments : The Sun Ra Archestra house is in very bad shape and has partially collapsed. See http://whyy.org/articles/jazz-legend-after-house-partially-collapses-gets-help-from-philanthropist-neighbors/ and http://music.mxdwn.com/2021/03/04/news/sun-ras-marshall-allen-gets-help-from-neighbors-after-his-house-partially-collapsed/.
Date : 2021-03-09