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What is the address of the original Cotton Club?

  1. 142nd and Lenox.

  2. Times Square, Broadway.

  3. Central Park West and 105th Street.

  4. Empire State Building.

The correct answer is: 142nd and Lenox.

The correct answer is 142nd and Lenox. The original Cotton Club was a famous jazz music venue located at 142nd Street and Lenox Avenue in Harlem, New York City. It was known for its legendary performances by African American musicians and entertainers during the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 1930s. This location is significant in the history of jazz and African American culture in NYC. The other options are incorrect: - Times Square and Broadway is a bustling area known for its theaters, shopping, and entertainment but not the original location of the Cotton Club. - Central Park West and 105th Street is a residential area close to Central Park but not the location of the original Cotton Club. - The Empire State Building is a famous skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, not the original Cotton Club location.