DR-A439 The Real Henry Street 1949

DR-A439 The Real Henry Street 1949

Gainsboro; Henry Street; Hotel Dumas; Jack and Jills Soda Shop; Horse Shoe Cafe; Ebony Club; Nicks Cafe; Brooks Pharmacy; 308 Club; St. Andrew's Catholic Church; David Ramey.

This image shows Henry Street, cutting through the middle of the image. Several people and cars are seen moving through the street. On the left side of the image, moving backwards, signs say, "Hair Cuts Plus", "Dentest", "Dumas Hotel", "Jack & Jills", and "Horse Shoe". On the right side of the road, moving backwards, signs say, "Greene Shoe Repair", "Ebony Club", "Nicks", "Broo Drug", and "308". St. Andrew's Catholic Church can be seen off to the right side. The author wrote "The Real Henry Street 1949" in the bottom right hand corner.

Displayed at the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. Related to DR-A010 "Dumas Hotel", DR-A119 "Day Break on Henry Street," and DR-M126 "A Full View of the Famous Dumas." Stories in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 16.

David A. Ramey

Roanoke Public Libraries

2006

Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries

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24.5x34.75"

DR-A439

Ink and Pencil on Foam Board

Drawing