7041 - Schine Inn Advertisement 1961

7041 - Schine Inn Advertisement 1961

An advertisment discussing the delicious cuisine options at the Schine Inn at Forest Hills.

5871 - Palm Gardens, 108-51 Union Street Garage

5871 - Palm Gardens, 108-51 Union Street Garage

This 1940s photograph shows Eddie Holford's garage at 108-51 Union Street, Jamaica NY.

7041 - Long Island Star Journal Advertisement 1961

7041 - Long Island Star Journal Advertisement 1961

A 1961 advertisment for the Schine Inn at Forest Hills world-renowed cuisine options.

5871 - Palm Gardens, "Richest Man in Jamaica"

5871 - Palm Gardens, "Richest Man in Jamaica"

This March 24th, 1951 newspaper clipping from the New York Age gives a better idea of who Palm Garden's owner, Eddie Holford, was and provides key details about his life. 

5871 - Palm Gardens Neighborhood, 107-17 Merrick Blvd.

5871 - Palm Gardens Neighborhood, 107-17 Merrick Blvd.

This 1940s photograph shows 107-17 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica NY, a building within the neighborhood of Palm Gardens.

5871 - Palm Gardens Neighborhood, 107-05 Merrick Blvd.

5871 - Palm Gardens Neighborhood, 107-05 Merrick Blvd.

This 1940s photograph shows 107-05 Merrick Boulevard. Although we do not know what Palm Gardens looked like, this building provides insight into what the neighborhood looked like during its time listed in the Green Book.

5871 - Eddie Holford's Home at 108-51 Union Hall Street

5872 - Eddie Holford's Home at 108-51 Union Hall Street

This 1940s photograph shows the home of Palm Garden's owner, Eddie Holford. The address of this house was 108-51 Union Hall Street, Jamaica NY. This building has been destroyed.

5876 - "Beauty Parlor Pay Feud Flares"

5876 - "Beauty Parlor Pay Feud Flares"

In the 1930s, much discussion surrounded whether or not booth operators are employees or employers. This Washington D.C. Evening Star newspaper clip from June 2nd, 1938 shows another example of Carrie Colbert advocating for a fixed wage for Black women workers.

5876 - Carrie Colbert Black vs. White Hairdressers

5876 - Carrie Colbert Black vs. White Hairdressers

This Washington Post newspaper clipping from June 2nd, 1938 shows future Roslyn owner, Carrie Colbert, advocating for fair wages for Black hairdressers.

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