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HomeJohn Coltrane

John Coltrane

Neighborhoods

National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Melissa Jest speaks on the future of the John Coltrane House

December 20, 2024 Adam Litchkofski

STRAWBERRY MANSION — The John Coltrane House on North 33rd St. in Strawberry Mansion has finally found financial backing after years of uncertainty. In March, the African American Cultural Action Fund (AACHAF), apart of the

Neighborhoods

John Coltrane’s Strawberry Mansion Home Finds Long-Needed Savior At Last

December 20, 2024 Adam Litchkofski

STRAWBERRY MANSION — Coming up around the bend of North 33rd St and into the gateway of Strawberry Mansion, the ghost of John Coltrane will be there to greet you. The rowhome where the legendary

Allegheny

Strawberry Mansion/Allegheny West: Loaded with History Worth Visiting

February 1, 2016 Carine Lavache

Strawberry Mansion and Allegheny West have been marred by news reports of violence and drug problems for many years. What people may think are dangerous areas in North Philadelphia are unique subdivisions with their own

Arts and Entertainment

Strawberry Mansion: A Walk Through a Jazz Hero’s Home

September 30, 2012

A late September Sunday saw the reopening of the John Coltrane House in Strawberry Mansion, the home at 1511 N. 33rd St. where the legendary jazz saxophonist once lived. The house had been vacant since

Arts and Entertainment

Strawberry Mansion: Community Celebrates Jazz Heritage

April 14, 2012

https://vimeo.com/40373094] In Friday’s celebration of Jazz Appreciation Day, Philadelphia was “putting some swing into its spring,” which is the city’s theme for jazz appreciation month that takes place in April. The celebration took place outside

Arts and Entertainment

Strawberry Mansion: The Future of the John Coltrane House

October 23, 2011

https://vimeo.com/30915645] His sound is distinct. His melodies captivating. His artistic vision pioneering. And the house where he developed his art exists in Strawberry Mansion. The legendary John Coltrane, the famous jazz musician and composer, called

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