Edwin C. Berry, one of the most successful Black entrepreneurs of his era, was born on this day in Oberlin, Ohio. In 1892, he built the Hotel Berry, a 22-room establishment in Athens, Ohio. The hotel gained national attention for its high standards and service. By the time of his retirement in 1921, Berry was widely recognized as the most successful Black small-city hotel operator in the United States.
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