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Scenes from inside The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine the largest church in the United States and some would argue the largest in the world. Constructed in 1892 located on Amsterdam Ave in Harlem. Harlem, a neighborhood of New York City in Manhattan, began as a Dutch village in 1658 and was later annexed to New York City in 1873. At the beginning of the 20th century African-American's began arriving from the southern American states looking for work in the more industrious north. With their migration, the African-American community brought with them a renaissance in the arts to Harlem that is still evident today. After World War II Harlem began experiencing a significant rise in crime and poverty due to the Great Depression that lasted until the 21st century. A new pride in the community has brought a renewed revival to Harlem, and crime rates have dropped to record lows giving the New York City neighborhood a new lease on life.

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Scenes from inside The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine the largest church in the United States and some would argue the largest in the world. Constructed in 1892 located on Amsterdam Ave in Harlem. Harlem, a neighborhood of New York City in Manhattan, began as a Dutch village in 1658 and was later annexed to New York City in 1873. At the beginning of the 20th century African-American's began arriving from the southern American states looking for work in the more industrious north. With their migration, the African-American community brought with them a renaissance in the arts to Harlem that is still evident today. After World War II Harlem began experiencing a significant rise in crime and poverty due to the Great Depression that lasted until the 21st century. A new pride in the community has brought a renewed revival to Harlem, and crime rates have dropped to record lows giving the New York City neighborhood a new lease on life.