And Frankl’s “Skyscraper” bookcase became its logo, of sorts, appearing on the Dark Tower’s stationary and invitations. In October 1927, the Dark Tower-envisioned as a private membership club-officially opened in a room within the Walker Studio, which had now expanded to the second and third floors of the townhouse. One element he added to the space was a custom-designed “Skyscraper” bookcase, named for its architectural characteristics.
S aving Places writes that in 1927, Walker hired designer Paul T.
– “From the Dark Tower,” by Countee Cullen So in the dark we hide the heart that bleeds, In light, but crumple, piteous, and fall White stars is no less lovely being dark,Īnd there are buds that cannot bloom at all The night whose sable breast relieves the stark, Not always bend to some more subtle brute Shall we beguile their limbs with mellow flute, That lesser men should hold their brothers cheap We shall not always plant while others reap Langston Hughes later wrote that A’Lelia’s parties “were as crowded as the New York subway at the rush hour.” She herself was a striking figure, whom Hughes called Langston Hughes called Walker “the joy goddess of Harlem’s 1920s,” and “a gorgeous dark Amazon.” Du Bois, Muriel Draper, Nora Holt, Witter Bynner, Andy Razaf, Taylor Gordon, Carl Van Vechten, Clarence Darrow, James Weldon Johnson and many others. Here the woman dubbed “the Mahogany Millionairess” hosted cultural soirees for the Harlem and Greenwich Village “glitterati,” white and black, serving caviar and bootleg champagne and providing entertainment by queer performers and others like Alberta Hunter, Jimmy Daniels, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, W.E.B. With her inheritance, A’Lelia purchased these two Vertner Tandy,-designed townhouses on West 136th Street in “Sugar Hill,” combined them into one residence with a new façade, and furnished them lavishly (see below). Tandy was one of the first practicing African-American architects he went on to design Madam C.J. They hired noted architect Vertner Woodson Tandy to do a complete remodel, turning the two townhouses into one sprawling unit. Two years later, the Walkers acquired the adjacent townhouse at 110 West 136th Street. And so in 1913, Madam Walker purchased a townhouse on 108 West 136th Street in Harlem. Madam Walker’s hair care empire had grown tremendously, and A’Lelia convinced her to expand into New York City. By using the industry’s most sought after products and extensive training to customize every client’s visit, we aim to continue to lead Berks county and the Wyomissing and Reading surrounding areas as the premier salon and spa destination.Become a Harlem insider - Sign-Up for our Newsletter! We care about your hair and your well-being.īell Tower utilizes a team driven culture to bring a high level of innovation and expertise to every customer experience. From being an elite member of the Intercoiffure Organization that sets the standards in the hair dressing industry, to Helms being one of the original partners of the Oribe brand which has grown to be one of the top brands in the world, we pride ourselves in staying ahead of the latest trends in a constantly evolving industry. We’ve become the trusted stylists, consultants, and wellness professionals for thousands of clients within our community and an oasis for those seeking a wellness-centered, luxurious escape. Now, Bell Tower is home to over 60+ team members that proudly serve our community.Īt Bell Tower Salon Spa, we do more than just offer hairstyles, manicures, and massages. Over the following 30 years, Helms transformed the Bell Tower Campus from a horse stable to an entire community salon and spa destination. Originally founded in a Historic Victorian mansion on North Fifth Street in Reading, Pennsylvania, by Carolyn Helms at 22, Bell Tower has since grown into a campus on the corner of State Hill Road in the heart of Wyomissing. Bell Tower Salon Spa has been bringing internationally renowned products, services, and expertise to Berks County and its surrounding community for over 30 years.
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