I saw this sign one day and had to find out more.
The Hotel Monroe was built in 1904 and political (Mob) boss Thomas J. Pendergast purchased the Monroe Hotel in 1924
He built a two-story building adjacent to the south side of the hotel that would serve as the headquarters for his Jackson County Democratic Club. Pendergast operated out of the two-story building at 1908 Main until the late 1930s.
.Pendergast had a doorway installed between his second floor office and the hotel, giving him an entry point and access to the hotel's elevator. After Pendergast's release from prison for income tax evasion, a Federal Court ordered the doorway to be sealed and barred Pendergast from any further political activity. The hotel closed its doors in 1971.
The building sat empty for 30 years. Around 2006 the hotel was renovated to luxury condos. They are expensive over $500,000 for 2 bed/2bath.
I have been snowed in since Sunday. Some people seemed to start getting out yesterday. The streets are still very snow packed. I'll be walking or driving to the grocery store today just to get out.
Until tomorrow.
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