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Where did James Van Der Zee live?

  1. East Harlem

  2. Across from St. Philips

  3. Lower Manhattan

  4. Greenwich Village

The correct answer is: Across from St. Philips

James Van Der Zee lived across from St. Philips, which was a significant location in his life and work as a photographer. St. Philips was an African American Episcopal church in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, and Van Der Zee's studio was located across from it on West 135th Street. This proximity to a vibrant cultural and community hub influenced his photography and allowed him to document the life and spirit of Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance. This central location makes option B the correct choice.

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