The H in Harlem Lights Up
Mikhael Simmonds | 7/2/2014, 1:25 p.m.


Custom LED and plasma lights were used in its construction of the H in Harlem.

In the studio with the H in Harlem.

In the studio with the H in Harlem during a lighting test.

DJ Stormin' Norman entertained the crowd.

Harlem resident and CNN anchor, Don Lemon, mingled with patrons.

Artist Bentley Meeker and other local government officials at the opening ceremony.

Don Lemon turned the switch lighting the art installation.

'Bling for Harlem." CB9 Chair, Rev. Georgiette Morgan-Thomas

View of The H for Harlem from the 125th street 1 train station.
View of The H for Harlem from the 125th street 1 train station.
The H in Harlem is an art installation on 125th Street and Riverside Drive. The piece was created by artist Bentley Meeker.
Here are some photos from the opening ceremony and construction of the piece.
Harlem resident and CNN anchor, Don Lemon, played host at the lighting ceremony as DJ Stormin’ Norman rocked tunes for the crowd.