ZINDEL

 William Zindel was a successful early Buffalo businessman.  Tall, heavy set, with a luxuriant black mustache, Zindel was always immaculate and flashy in his dress.  In 1894, he built a fashionable, Victorian style building on Main Street in Buffalo.  The first floor contained a barbershop and liquor establishment.  The second floor housed the ZINDEL HOTEL.  The building boasted steam heat, electric lights, hot and cold water, and a covered back stairway, which allowed "ladies" from Mag Jess's Emporium private access to the Hotel.  The saloon and hotel were kept spotless and were open 24 hours a day, y days a week, making them a popular stopping place for travelers.

The building is currently part of THE SPORTS LURE, where you can still view the pressed tin ceiling and the fancy scrolled decor installed by Zindel.