Circa Late 1920s

ID: 1730 ~ Source: Courtesy of the Martin Family.
This file appears in: Po-Boy Sandwich

"Oyster Loaves" and "Oyster 1/2 Loaves" indicate that this image dates from before the term "Poor Boy" was applied to their sandwiches.

This file appears in: Po-Boy Sandwich

By Michael Mizell-Nelson
As with many culinary innovations, the poor boy or po-boy sandwich has attracted many legends regarding its origins. However, documentary evidence confirms that stories about one particular restaurant…