Slave Block in Old Hotel Royal

Front:
OFFICE 40 S LOUIS BARNETT OFFICE Copyright 1908, by C. B. Masor SLAVE BLOCK, IN OLD HOTEL ROYAL, NEW ORLEANS, LA.

Back:
OLD SLAVE BLOCK IN HOTEL ROYAL, NEW ORLEANS, LA. - Slaves were auctioned off this biock. In the rear, through the glass door are the Pens in which the slaves were confined while waiting to be sold. These pens are made of Oak Bars (in place of Iron). Note the auctioneers name above the block. C. B, Mason, New Orleans, Publisher Grandpa در No, 36. Raymond Ekemen 14 March 1987