These pictures depict the thriving establishments in Delray Beach’s “colored town” between the 1900s and the 1950s.
Emma Reynolds, a Bahamian Immigrant, was a property owner with Shotgun-styled homes for rent, south of Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach
The Hot Dog Hovel was operated by Mrs. Lydia McCray (behind the counter). Also pictured (l to r) is Blanche Hearst Edmonds, Frank Monroe and Leonard Muse
Mansfield’s Grocery Store was operated by Oscar Mansfield, north of Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach
Oscar Mansfield
Roberts Cafe was operated by Ted Jones
Nathan Variance is pictured behind the bar of his family establishment, originally named The Lavender Room, later renamed Tobacco Road
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