Title Mattie Ford Willis Cooks Meat on a Grill
Date of Original Circa 1960
Date of Digital 15 November 2004
Description HANNIBAL, MO - Mattie Ford Willis operated a bar and grill, Mattie's Paradise, on the corner of Lemon and Gordon Streets.  She is seen applying barbeque sauce to the meat on the grill. In addition to grilling, sandwiches, beer, soda and chips were also served.  Music was provided via a jukebox, and dancing was popular.
Creator Unknown
Contributor Rose, L'lTanya
Publisher Hannibal Free Public Library (Hannibal, MO)
Subject Willis, Mattie Ford.
Subject African American businesses -- Missouri -- Hannibal.
Subject African American restaurants -- Missouri -- Hannibal.
Subject African American businesswomen -- Missouri -- Hannibal.
Original Format Photograph, color, 4 1/4" by 3 1/2".
Digital Format jpg
Identifier B7201