Portland Times_1920

THE PORTLAND TIMES Few Enterprises Among Portland Negroes ..•... : ·,· - . ...:-.- : ~: , __ ' THE GOLDEN WEST HOTEL, THE LARGEST HOSTELRY ON THE PACIFIC COAST.-18 NOT SURPASSED IN THE UNITED STATES The Golden West Hotel, located at Broadway and Everett §treets, is thf! business center of the Negroes in Portland. W. D. Allen, a shrewd busine11s man, is \)!,6prietor, and has supporting him some very efficient assistants. Nowhere In the United States is there a better appointed hostelry for colored people, the size of this hotel, furnished throughout conveniently. This line of business is new to the Negro, and the fact that this enterprise has been successful speaks well of the business sense of the pro– prietor. It may be Interesting to know that this hotel Is supported largely by transients and the many railroad men who come Into Portland daily, who find all the conven– iences of home In the hotel. Left to the absolute support of the residents, this place of business would be an absolute failure. It is convenient to all the railroads, that is the greatest thing in Its favor. Mr. Allen keeps a system of bookkeeping, under the supervision of an expert bookkeeper, and these business methods are applied to the several departments. Connected with the hotel is a well appointed barber shop owned by Waldo Bogle; the finest ice-cream parlor and candy shop west of Chicago, serving Its patrons with all kinds of delicacies and soft drinks, under the constant supervision of A. G. Green, the proprietor; a well-appointed restaurant serving all kinds of dlshe11, Wo Gong, manager; a well furnished club room with Turkish baths and gymnasium for the Golden West Athletic League, under the management of Geo. P. Moore; all provide for the amusement and satisfaction of the guests. New York City cannot boast of the equal, and such a hostelry located In the larger cities of the East, would prove a wonderful success. However, the accommodations for rooms is inadequate, for you will find many Negroes rooming In Japanese hotels and other places around town because they cannot find rooms in private families nor accommodations in room– ing houses. Another hotel with the same number of rooms would find ready demand, for the problem of housing le very acute in Portland. The race men associated with this enterprise are among the most progressive in the city. The hotel spends large amounts of money In the city for supplies, due to the railroad trade which supports it. During the war the many drives were well supported and thousands of dollars were invested In bonds and war activities through the activity of the race men, who felt it a duty to interest themselves in the success of Portland. Red Crose work, Y. M. c. A. drives and every charitable endeavof found generous support from the proprietor and guests at this center. There le no doubt that this business enterprise should prove an Inspiration to other young men who are seeking e. field of business. Learn how to meet people, then go into the hotel business in one of e 'T~ succees will crown you as it has crowned W. D. Allen, a self-made man. F . D. THOMAS, CATERER 366 Shaver Street GOLDEN WEST HOTEL CANDY SHOP A. G. Green, Proprietor • E. J. MINOR Attorney-at-Law, Office Fenton Building WEBB'S ORCHESTRA Wm. Webb, Director • . - --