Armstrong, Louis, House
Why it's listed
This red brick rowhouse at 3456 107th Street in Corona, Queens, was the home of jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong and his wife for thirty-five years, from 1940 until his death in 1971. Built around the turn of the century, the two-and-a-half story, 11-room house has a front addition, an attached garage and a six-foot brick wall enclosing a six-lot site with a landscaped garden, patio and bar. Its street front features limestone sills and lintels, a pointed arched marble entrance surround and a wood cornice with modillions and festoons. The house was listed because of Armstrong's importance. Born in New Orleans in 1900, he rose to international fame over a career of more than fifty-five years, helped bring jazz to recognition as an American art form, popularized scat singing, and toured the world as a State Department goodwill ambassador. Much of the interior remains as he used it, with many of his possessions still inside.
Significance in brief: The house was the residence of jazz musician Louis Armstrong from 1940 to 1971. The nomination describes him as one of the most creative, influential and popular American musicians, arrangers and composers, and as a US goodwill ambassador through his music. Much of the interior remains as he used it, with many of his possessions and artifacts.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 76001265, listed May 11, 1976. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 3456 107th St., New York |
|---|---|
| County | Queens |
| Listed | May 11, 1976 |
| Reference number | 76001265 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1940-1971 |
| Areas of significance | Black, Social History, Performing Arts |
| Level of significance | National |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated May 11, 1976 |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good, excellent repair and almost completely renovated during the Armstrongs' 35-year ownership; the widow wished it to become a memorial to him later. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.75449, -73.86158 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 76001265.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6686652
- This listing as JSON
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