Ethnic African American

1920s African American Fraternal Insurance Union Meeting Hall Photo


1920s African American Fraternal Insurance Union Meeting Hall Photo
1920s African American Fraternal Insurance Union Meeting Hall Photo

1920s African American Fraternal Insurance Union Meeting Hall Photo    1920s African American Fraternal Insurance Union Meeting Hall Photo

SCARCE subject & exceptional composition. American Citizen and Loyal Friends America Benevolent Association dominates the advertising board, very possibly a members hall. Other signs include Chester Dance Parlor, OK Shining Parlor & Tailor Shop and two different undertaker / ambulance services. Striking difference in the young men's (at counter) much more modern / flashy dress.

The organization was founded in St. Louis & in the signage here is advertising for agents to work in Dallas Texas. A deep dive into every business could easily pinpoint the location of this hall. Inoffensive tear at thin board mount's left edge (11 x 14).

First image is a scan for better detail, second a photograph to show the mount's exact condition.
1920s African American Fraternal Insurance Union Meeting Hall Photo    1920s African American Fraternal Insurance Union Meeting Hall Photo