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Twin City Observer
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Minnesota
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In Detroit, Negro tenants began moving into the 200-room Gotham Hotel after its sale to John J. White and Associates, a group of Negro businessmen, from previous owner Albert B. Hartz. W. H. Robinson is the new manager. Previously all-white tenants had the option to stay, but 20% moved out. Property assessed at $200,000.
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Into 200-Room Hotel
Detroit. - Negro tenants began moving into the 200-room, nine-story Gotham Hotel at John R street and Orchestra Place, Tuesday, following the sale of the building to John J. White and Associates, a group of Negro business men, by Albert B. Hartz, resident of the C. M. Hall Lamp Co., who was the owner.
The new manager of the hotel is W. H. Robinson.
Previously all the tenants were white. They were given the option of remaining but about 20 per cent moved out Tuesday.
The property is assessed at $200,000.
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Detroit
Event Date
Tuesday
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about 20 per cent of previous white tenants moved out; property assessed at $200,000.
Event Details
Negro tenants began moving into the previously all-white 200-room, nine-story Gotham Hotel at John R street and Orchestra Place, following its sale to a group of Negro businessmen by the previous owner.