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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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

This image shows what Roslyn's storefront looks like as of 2024.

Oxford NY Review Times, November 3, 1971. Courtesy of FultonHistory.com.

Daily News, December 25, 1970. Courtesy of FultonHistory.com.

Daily News, June 23, 1970. Courtesy of FultonHistory.com.