1921 EXHIBITS
A virtual exhibit highlighting the brilliance and entrepreneurship in the historic Greenwood District prior to, and following the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
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BLACK WALL STREET
EARLY GREENWOOD
The Greenwood District was one of the most prominent concentrations of African-American businesses in the United States during the early 20th century, it was popularly known as America's "Black Wall Street".
Busy Bee Recreation
Busy Bee Recreation was located in the same building as Swift's Ice Cream Parlor. It was located in a three-story building on the northwest corner of Greenwood and Archer.
Swift’s Ice Cream Parlor
Swift's Ice Cream Parlor was the first ice cream and confectionery parlor in Tulsa. It was located in a three-story building located on the northwest corner of Greenwood and Archer.
Harris Prescription Laboratory
Harris Prescription Laboratory was owned by T.W. Harris and was located at 126 N. Greenwood, next to Big Ben's Tailoring, the Rex, and Dreamland Theater.
Williams East End Garage
As more blacks began to purchase the "horseless carriages", Williams opened the East End Garage. It was located on the northwest corner of Greenwood and Archer.
Mann Brother’s Grocery Store
Mann Brother's Grocery store was owned by J.D. Mann. This grocery store was located farther down on Lansing Street, next door to Gibbs' Fish and Poultry.
Jones Drug Store
Jones Drug Store was located on Lansing.
It was one of the many businesses in the Greenwood District that was owned by "coloreds" and contributed to the Black Wall Street Pride.
People’s Drug Store
People's Drug Store was located in the same building as Swift's Ice Cream Parlor. It was located in a three-story building located on the northwest corner of Greenwood and Archer.