Anderson, Mack G.
Person
Biography/Historical Note
The Manhattan Hotel (circa 1909), sometimes referred to as the Manhattan Hotel and Pool Room, was the first black hotel in Buffalo, New York, founded by prominent leader in the African American community, Mack G. Anderson. Mr. Anderson was the proprietor of the men’s only hotel, which consisted of 31 guest rooms, a café, a bar, and a billiards room. Located at 466 Michigan Avenue, near William Street, the hotel was staple of the African American community in the Michigan Avenue corridor of the city.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Manhattan Hotel photographs
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MS-0244
Abstract
Manhattan Hotel photos includes images of the bar and the exterior of the Manhattan Hotel in Buffalo, New York, circa 1909. The proprietor of the hotel, Mack G. Anderson, is featured along with the hotel’s bartender and visiting guests.
Dates:
1909
Found in:
University Archives
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Manhattan Hotel photographs