(TRAVEL) Booker T Washington Motel Colored Humboldt Tenn

Sale 2171 - Lot 428

Price Realized: $ 1,920

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Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200

(TRAVEL.) Booker T. Washington Motel. Colored, Humboldt, Tenn. Painted tin sign, 24x16 inches; holes in corners and sides; some minor scratching and "dings." Tennessee, circa 1940s-1950s

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An example of the sort of Negro catering to Negro business that was necessary during the period of segregation. Travelers depended on hotels and motels to openly advertise "Colored" to avoid unpleasant situations. Guides, such as Victor Green''s "Green Travel Guide" listed places where Negro travelers could find food, lodging and gasoline without prejudice.