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    Elva H.

    Very nice place to visit. Small museum but tell lots of stories and it's in the heart of Flushing. Everyone should stop by and take a look

    Hunter S.

    This isn't a spectacular spot, but it's unique and it's very important. Lewis Latimer is the man responsible for the telephone and the filament bulb as we know it today. The descendant of enslaved people who fled to freedom, he improved upon both Graham Bell's and Edison's work to make them feasible long term, though he often doesn't get credit. You can only visit the bottom floor of the house, and there isn't much in the way of original artifacts, but what is there packs a punch. A few pieces of Latimer's personal artwork of his wife and children adorn the walls, and pieces by his children too. A couple of his tools are also on display. There are a few public art installations inside and outside the house as well. The info is basically just placed on poster boards, but they are concise, informative, and interesting. Latimer has an amazing story, as does his ancestors. The on site attendants are very kind and humble. When I donated 10 dollars (suggested donation is 5 dollars), she was floored and so thankful. This won't wow you. But it might inspire some awe. It's an inexpensive, hidden piece of history, and is worth a stop.

    Lourdes M.

    We parked on same street the house is located by chance on our way to a different event. I have no idea that it is Latimer's house but I could tell on how it looks that it is possibly a museum. Looked on outside premises for few minutes and see signs and some brochure to read. Location is in a popular Queens area. I love the Victorian style of the house exterior and the grounds. We were not able to go inside due to other commitment but definitely coming back for a visit if happens to be in the area again.

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    Lynsey H.

    I visited this museum during the Open House New York weekend as I was visiting other sites in Queens and admission was free during this time. I am fond of visiting old properties so this looked just my thing. The house itself didn't look in great condition from the outside, with peeling paint, but the Queen Anne-style was beautiful. The interior has not been restored to the correct time period and the furniture is not original, but it still had a nice charm about it. There is lots of information about the previous owner, Lewis Latimer and it is most interesting. There are 3 spaces that you can visit, so a visit should only take around 30-45 mins. Due to this I would probably only visit if in the area and probably wouldn't make a special trip.

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    Latimer, the son of a former slave, worked with both Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison on a number of innovative technologies.

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