The Historic Shanley Hotel

Even through the hardships, Beatrice and James Shanley entertained and welcomed everyone to the Shanley Hotel.  They were known for their card and domino tournaments as well as hosting elaborate parties and events. The couple even attended the Inaugural Ball for President Franklin D. Roosevelt.  Eleanor and Beatrice were quite good friends so But countless tragedies fell upon the hotel. One is the BarberPeter Greger, whom James had hired lived in the Shanley Hotel with his family.  His youngest daughter, Rosie, was only 3-years-old when she met a horrible demise.  The little girl had wandered across the r's daughter, Rosie. who toppled into the well and died. 

When they issued the 18th Amendment prohibiting the transportation and sale of alcohol in the United States, several establishments found ways to flout the audacity of the law, James was not immune to the desire to please his clientele.  What was once the Greger apartment became an active bordello with ladies there to meet the ever pleasure of those who frequented the Speakeasy/Gentleman’s Club.