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Charles Posey, Sr., cotton farmer
Florence historian Lee Freeman notes: "Charles Posey, Sr. (1824-1904), a former slave of the late Judge Sidney C. Posey of Lauderdale, a farmer who bought several acres of property from the Judge's daughter, on what is now Deibert Park, was reported…
Dick Howell's BBQ
These are photographs of Dick Howell's BBQ at its original and second location, along with photos of Howell family members. Also featured is a Dick Howell's menu.
Dick Howell's BBQ
This is a pencil drawing of the original Dick Howell's BBQ at 500 Reeder Street, created by local artist Tim Stevenson in 2010.
Dr. G. W. Coffee
This is an article about Dr. G.W. Coffee, a doctor in Florence, from 1906. Florence historian Lee Freeman notes: "Dr. Coffee was a son, one of several children of Washington and Sally Coffee of Lauderdale (Washington Coffee was a former slave of…
Dr. L.M. Pollard
This is a newspaper clipping about Dr. L.M. Pollard, an African American dentist, who was taking over the practice of the late Dr. J.E. Jones.
Florence African American businesses, 1913
These are listings from the Florence business directory from 1913. The African American businesses are denoted by an asterisk.
Florence African American businesses, 1920
This is a business directory from Florence in 1920. The African American businesses are denoted with an asterisk.
George Washington Seawright, boot and shoe maker ads
These are ads for George W. Seawright's boot and shoe repair business.
George Washington Seawright, shoe and boot maker
These are advertisements for George W. Seawright, who was a boot and shoe maker in Florence. Florence historian Lee Freeman notes: "Born a slave in Gainesville, Sumter County, Alabama, George Wasahington Seawright (1848-1931) is believed to have…
Harrison Baugh's barbershop
This is an ad for Harrison Baugh's barbershop. Florence historian Lee Freeman notes: "In 1870 Harrison Baugh (1841-aft. 1900), a Virginia native, was working as a laborer, but by 1884 had opened a barber shop over the saloon of Ellis & Blair on Court…
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