The Voo Swar Restaurant and Lounge was established in by Earnest “Mr. E” Davis in 1963 as the only establishment blacks could visit during the days of segregation. Mr. E past a couple of years ago, but his son Lewis Washington has kept the legacy alive and continues to connect with everyone in the beaches / Mayport community. Rance made the trek to meet up with him and to get a bit of insight into the Voo Swar history and what it has meant to Jacksonville.
Voo Swar legacy lives on
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