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Ellington (Edward Kennedy "Duke") Residence

New York, New York
County of New York.
National Register Number: 76001239
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling.
Certified Local Government: NO

Statement of Significance (as of designation - May 11, 1976):
Long-term residence (1939-61) of "Duke" Ellington, regarded by many critics as one of the most creative American composers of the 20th century, and one of the leaders in developing and expanding jazz forms.


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