What’s Up with Trowel & Square?

Ballroom and Thrift Store sign in Harlem, originally uploaded by Kikimonkey.
Does anyone know the history of this ballroom? Based on the signage it must have been operated by the Freemasons.

All “Hands On” Deck

“HANDS ON” NEW YORK DAY IN ST. NICHOLAS PARK
WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 12TH FROM 9:30AM-3:30PM
(WITH REFRESHMENTS AFTER AT 4PM)
REGISTRATION: 135th Street Plaza. All participants MUST register
(suggested $5 donation that goes toward New York Cares - and includes
a free t-shirt!)
WHAT WE ARE DOING: Plantings, painting the fencing and cleaning up and
spreading woodchips around St. Nicholas Park.
WHAT TO [...]

Windows Over Harlem: Amanda Diva

Listen: Amanda Diva: Windows Over Harlem
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DTH Monthly Open House

Dance Theater of Harlem [website]

Narmer’s Nook

Arrest of Cigarette Seller Is a Coup, Brooklyn Officials Say [New York Times]
Broader Rule Sought to Pick Gifted Pupils [New York Times]
City Colombians Lean Republican Over Trade Issue [The New York Sun]
City College Gets $10 Million To Create Jewish Studies Center [The New York Sun]
First Phase of Fund-Raising Complete for 9/11 Memorial [The New York [...]