[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 29, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E540-E541]
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                       IN HONOR OF THE HOTZ CAFE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 29, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Hotz Cafe, which 
after 92 years of service is closing their doors. The patrons and loyal 
customers of this fine establishment will remember the service and 
memories that the Hotz Cafe offered.
  Hotz Cafe was founded on the corner of Starkweather Avenue and West 
10th Street in 1919 by John Hotz Sr. John, a Russian immigrant, wished 
to open the cafe to serve as a place of comfort, relaxation and 
comradery for fellow immigrants and industrial workers. This 
establishment quickly became a favorite of all the area's workers and 
was also seen as a home away from home. When the Prohibition Era 
commenced, the Hotz Cafe continued as a speakeasy and became well known 
for its famous patrons, such as Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Elliot Ness and 
Franklin Delano Roosevelt. When the Great Depression struck, John Hotz 
saw an opportunity to assist those who were less fortunate and 
consistently gave out bread to those families who were downtrodden.
  The dawn of the 50s ushered in a new era for the Hotz Cafe. John 
Sr.'s sons, Andrew and Mike took control of their father's business. 
Andrew strived to ensure that his father's legacy lived on. During this 
era, the cafe remained a favored place of leisure among the working 
class. In addition to their devotion to the cafe, the sons' family 
began to expand. Andrew's wife Betty opened up a beauty salon

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in 1967 adjacent to the cafe and in 2003 Andrew's son John opened up a 
pizza parlor in the location that formerly held his mother's beauty 
salon.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the legacy of 
Hotz Cafe. For over 90 years, this establishment provided the Tremont 
community with a welcoming and hospitable environment for the 
community's enjoyment.

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