That's my Italian grandfather at the far left. He owned that bar and grill in Harlem, I believe. By the looks of the television at the top left, I imagine this photo was taken some time in the late forties but I can't be sure. I've always loved this picture. It seems like a world away but I can see my family in his smile.
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That is one of my favorite pictures of all times. Thank-you for sharing it.
And they're smiling. I bet it's not just because someone asked them to say cheese . . .
This is one of the absolute most amazing pics I have ever seen! Knowing the era...how is it that a white Italian man runs a bar for black men? It is soooo cool! And the faces...so smiling. That is a piece of art and of history. And do I ever see your face in your grandad!
GREAT picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wow. Do you know the name of the bar? Is the building still there?
What a great picture...and what Claire said!!
Beautiful! I wish I could walk into that bar, all 5'9' Scandinavian blonde woman that I am, sit down and have a glass of vino with them. I think I would be comfortable. I would love to ask your dad a million questions and listen to him talk. I would love to watch the other men tease him yet hang on every word he said. Thank you for this great picture!
I think is incredible. He looks so warm and inviting.
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