Saturday, June 25, 2022

Negro owned Chicago repair and gunsmith shop, 1899.

The only Negro owned gunsmith shop in the U.S., in 1899, was located at 2933 South State Street, Chicago, Illinois.
The Negro owner is in front of the counter.
Compiled by Dr. Neil Gale, Ph.D.
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3 comments:

  1. JawsOfJoshSaturday, June 25, 2022 at 8:08:00 PM CDT

    Wow! Fascinating. Wonder how long he kept the shop open...

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  2. AnonymousSunday, June 26, 2022 at 8:37:00 AM CDT

    Looks like he could do about anything thank you Neil

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  3. AnonymousSunday, June 26, 2022 at 12:05:00 PM CDT

    Is there more information on this man

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