Do you remember Cooke’s Tavern, Charlie’s, Tee’s Place, Panell Funeral Home, John G. Ellis Funeral Director, Ellis Esso, Elizabeth’s Grill, Tucker’s Store, Taylor’s Rendezvous West also known as Pete Taylor’s, Watson’s Paradise Inn also known as Dick Schooner’s, Julian Mealy’s General Merchandise, Frank Mealy’s Grocery, Harlem Wood Inn, Fannie May’s Place, C. R. Mealy’s, Turner’s Store, Hackney’s, Harris Grocery, Tyler’s Store, Sara’s and other establishments that once were well known in the local African-American community for many years? If you remember these and other similar places and would like to share what you recall, the Jackson Blacksmith Shop would like to hear your story. Highlights about some of these places have already been collected and will be featured in an upcoming exhibit at the Jackson Blacksmith Shop. The exhibit will continue to expand as more people share their recollections.
Patrons mingle outside Charlie’s decades ago. In the back are Curtis Fleming, Stanley Shelton and an unidentified person. In the front are Gilbert Logan and Linwood Shelton. This photo was taken before the building was expanded to accommodate additional business. The original and expanded structures are still in good condition today. Recent examination of this old photograph has created an interesting mystery surrounding what really is the official name of Charlie’s? Learn more about this mystery at the exhibit at the Jackson Blacksmith Shop on June 6.
Patrons mingle outside Charlie’s decades ago. In the back are Curtis Fleming, Stanley Shelton and an unidentified person. In the front are Gilbert Logan and Linwood Shelton. This photo was taken before the building was expanded to accommodate additional business. The original and expanded structures are still in good condition today. Recent examination of this old photograph has created an interesting mystery surrounding what really is the official name of Charlie’s? Learn more about this mystery at the exhibit at the Jackson Blacksmith Shop on June 6.
