Henry Green
Title
Henry Green
Subject
Business in West Augustine
Description
This is an interview of Henry Green, done by Charlie Phillips in March of 2014. Henry started Green Furniture in the 1950’s, which was housed originally on St. George Street. They did business heavily with the residents of West Augustine, including making deliveries, repossessions, and long term payment plans. Because of his business, he was able to see firsthand the change of West Augustine as the major industries of shrimping, education, and the railroads periodically left the area. He also mentions many relationships that he had servicing the area of West Augustine with Green Furniture. Additionally, he mentions his role as Representative of Hastings and his contribution to ending illegal gambling and moonshine sales in West Augustine.
Creator
West Augustine Oral History Project
Contributor
Adam Palumbo, Intro to Public History 2021; Stefanie DeFazio Digital Humanities Intern 2022
Identifier
OH-234
Date Created
March 4, 2016
Duration
29:27
Interviewer
Charlie Philips
Interviewee
Henry Green
Collection
Citation
West Augustine Oral History Project, “Henry Green,” accessed April 19, 2024, https://publichumanities.omeka.net/items/show/436.