1920s African American Fraternal Hall Men Group Photo

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1920s African American Fraternal Hall Men Group Photo:
$2000.00

Rare evidence of early African American infrastructure / community building, most likely access to buying health / life or property insurance.

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.