Former St. Albans home of legendary late actress, singer and activist Lena Horne now for sale - QNS

"The home, located at 112-45 178th St. in the Addisleigh Park section of St. Albans, was occupied by Horne from 1946 to 1962. She was one of the first African American homeowners in the neighborhood, which would eventually become known as the African American Gold Coast. Other notable African American historical figures who joined Horne in the neighborhood included Jackie Robinson and Joe Louis."

"The former Tudor-style St. Albans home of the late legendary actress, singer and activist Lena Horne is now on the open market, with the current sales price listed at $1.225 million on StreetEasy. This house features 14 total rooms, including six bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. Other features include hardwood floors, a finished basement, a private driveway, a garage, a large backyard and a deck across four levels of living space. The property spans 2,287 square feet."

"Horne's acting and musical career spanned 70 years, beginning in 1933, when she joined the chorus of the New York City nightclub the Cotton Club when she was 16 years old. She won four Grammy Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition to having a long and successful career in film, television and theater, Horne was also an activist heavily involved in the Civil Rights movement. She even took part in the March on Washington in 1963."

The Tudor-style house at 112-45 178th St. in Addisleigh Park was occupied by Lena Horne from 1946 to 1962 and was among the first African American-owned homes in the neighborhood. The property is now listed for $1.225 million and contains 14 rooms, six bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, hardwood floors, a finished basement, a private driveway, a garage, a large backyard and a deck across four levels, totaling 2,287 square feet. Horne enjoyed a 70-year performing career, won four Grammy Awards, actively participated in the Civil Rights movement including the 1963 March on Washington, and died at age 92 in 2010; many notable artists attended her funeral.

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