French Market Coffee Stand, circa mid-1920s

ID: 1728 ~ Source: Courtesy of the Martin Family.
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Several more employees pose for this shot. Just under the words French Market, one can read: "Open Day and Night." Note that this working man's restaurant included seating for African-American customers.

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By Michael Mizell-Nelson
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