Present Day Photo of 1140 Esplanade Avenue

ID: 5500 ~ Source: Image courtesy of Michael Tisserand. ~ Creator: Michael Tisserand, Photographer ~ Date: 2019
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Joseph Lavigne’s cigar shop (originally marked 162 Esplanade Avenue but renumbered 1140 Esplanade Avenue) played host to numerous seances attended by George Herriman Sr. and Jr.

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By Michael Tisserand
Devout Catholics and energetic members of a radical integrated Masonic lodge, the Herrimans also were regular participants in a remarkable series of seances that were led by their friend, neighbor,…