28 Vintage Photos From Karamu House's 100 Year History

A dancer takes a leap in the Karamu House dance studio. 1947

A singer stands in the foreground with the Karamu House Dance Group performing behind him.

A young girl watches a dancer at Karamu House's 'Mother's Morning Out' dance class. 1964

Admiring art at Karamu House, 1949

Agatha Jordan, 6, 2364 E. 43 - Harold Kenebrew, 6, 3741 Central - Mary Lou Love, 6, 2186 E. 39 - play with building blocks Karamu House's play. 1940

Cecil Rutledge and Mrs. Jane Dawson decorating Easter eggs at Karamu House Nursery School. 1965

Children getting into costume at Karamu House, 1963

Children look through a telescope at Karamu House, 1961

Children napping at Karamu House. 1955

Detail of the sign on the Karamu House at 2355 East 89th Street. Karamu means house of feasting or entertainment in Swahili. 1965