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45-469: The "United Hotels Company" was founded in 1910 and incorporated in the state of New York by Frank A. Dudley and F. W. Rockwell. On February 16, 1917, the company reorganized as "United Hotels Company of America" and was incorporated in the state of Delaware . The company built and operated "first class fire proof hotels" in the more important cities of the United States and Canada. The strategy of

90-583: A co-partnership with W. Caryl Ely , under the firm name of "Ely & Dudley", which later became "Ely, Dudley & Cohn." Dudley was also a partner, until his death in 1945, with "Dudley, Gray, Phelps, & Gray" with Alfred W. Gray , Alpheus R. Phelps , and Newman Gray , a law firm based out of the NRHP listed United Office Building in Niagara Falls, New York he had built in 1929 by James A. Johnson of Esenwein & Johnson . In politics, he

135-814: A member of the Sons of the American Revolution , the Sovereign Colonial Society of Royal Descent, Society of Colonial Wars, and Society of the American Revolution. For 5 years, he volunteered with the National Guard as a member of the Forty-second Separate Company . He was also a member of various organizations for the development and improvement of international waterways and the Erie Canal . He

180-583: A time when the state as a whole was receiving many. Whitewater in particular and Walworth County in general were also heavily anti-slavery, and the abolitionist movement was popular amongst the New England descended portion of the population in the area. In the late 1800s immigrant families primarily from Belgium , Canada , Russia and Serbia settled in Whitewater, as well as smaller amounts of immigrants from France and England . According to

225-501: Is an archeological park. An aquatic and fitness center is located in Whitewater. Whitewater has a council-manager form of government. The city manager is Cameron Clapper. The Whitewater Common Council is made up of one member from each of the five districts and two members-at-large. Whitewater is served by the Whitewater Unified School District (WWUSD), which has five schools and one university in

270-593: The 120th Legislature , he was the "Chairman of Taxation and Retrenchment." Dudley introduced and championed several bills which became laws including: (1) a law giving the Niagara Falls Hydraulic Manufacturing Company (owned by Jacob F. Schoellkopf ) the permanent right to use the waters of the Niagara River , sufficient to develop 100,000 horsepower ; and (2) a graduated inheritance tax bill designed to equalize

315-487: The 2020 census , the city's population was 14,889. Whitewater was founded at the confluence of Whitewater Creek and Spring Brook, and named for the white sand in their beds. A gristmill was built on Whitewater creek, the resulting pond now called Cravath Lake . The town grew quickly when the first railroad line in Wisconsin passed through in 1853, but struggled when the two largest employers left town. Whitewater

360-540: The Congregationalist Church though some were Episcopalian . Due to the second Great Awakening some of them had converted to Methodism before moving to what is now Whitewater. Whitewater, like much of Wisconsin , would be culturally very continuous with early New England culture for most of its early history. Unlike much of Wisconsin, Walworth County was notable for not being heavily German-American , Whitewater had almost no German-Americans at

405-492: The Erie Canal . When they arrived in what is now Whitewater, then nothing but dense virgin forest and wild prairie, the New Englanders laid out farms, constructed roads, erected government buildings and established post routes. They brought with them many of their Yankee New England values, such as staunch support for abolitionism and a passion for education, establishing many schools as well. They were mostly members of

450-548: The Hyde Park Golf Club . Dudley, along with Paul A. Schoellkopf , a son of Arthur Schoellkopf , and Afred W. Gray , financed the "Lewiston Heights" neighborhood, part of which was transferred to the Niagara Falls Country Club for their move to Lewiston . At one time Dudley, Schoellkopf , and Gray owned all the land at Lewiston Heights. Both Dudley and Schoellkopf built mansions on

495-753: The United Hotels Company of America and the "Lewiston Heights" neighborhood in Lewiston , New York. Frank Alonzo Dudley was born in the Town of Wilson , New York on January 30, 1864. He was the third of five children to John Alexander Dudley (b. 1829), born in Guilford, Connecticut , and Henrietta Wright (1832–1887), born in Lockport, New York . His father was the son of Phineas Dudley Jr. (son of Phineas Dudley (1752–1793) ) and Elizabeth Graves, who

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540-687: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 9.06 square miles (23.47 km ), of which, 8.76 square miles (22.69 km ) is land and 0.30 square miles (0.78 km ) is water. Most of the city lies in Walworth County. In recent years, Whitewater has seen the arrival of around 800-1000 immigrants, mostly from Nicaragua. In a 2024 letter to the Biden administration, the city’s police chief and city manager requested more federal resources to assist in handling

585-742: The escarpment (Dudley at 551 Mountain View and Schoellkopf at 583 Mountain View ). In 1910, Dudley, along with F. W. Rockwell, organized the United Hotels Company of America and Dudley served as its president. Its executive office was at 45 Falls St. in Niagara Falls, New York and its administrative office was at 25 W. 45th St. in New York City. He was also president of the American Purchasing Corporation with offices in London , New York City and Toronto , president of

630-582: The "North Coast Railway of State of Washington," of which he was the first president. The railway was later taken over by the Harriman Interests, and became part of the Southern and Union Pacific Systems . He was a stockholder and a vice-president in a number of business and commercial enterprises of Niagara Falls, including the "Electric City Bank," (established December 1, 1894). which later merged into "Niagara Falls Trent Co.", of which Dudley

675-988: The Bridal Fair, Farm Toy Show in February, Maxwell Street Day and the 4th of July celebration in July. The Minneiska Water Ski Shows perform in the summer on Whitewater Lake. Departing from the Highway 12 crossing of the Ice Age Trail , group biking tours depart several times a week from the area. September through April, Young Auditorium at the university hosts entertainment. There are five community parks in Whitewater: Cravath Lakefront Park, Moraine View Park, Starin Park, Trippe Lake Park, and Whitewater Creek Nature Area. Effigy Mounds Preserve

720-1595: The Mount Royal Hotel Company, Ltd. in Montreal , the King Edward Hotel Co. Ltd. in Toronto , the Connaught Hotel Co. Ltd. in Hamilton, the Clifton Co. Ltd. in Niagara Falls , the Seneca Hotel and Rochester Hotel in Rochester , the Bancroft Hotel in Worcester , the Robert Trent Hotel Co. in Newark , the Penn Harris Hotel Co. in Harrisburg , the Stacy Hotel Co. in Trenton , and the Hotel Co. in Akron, Ohio . In addition

765-710: The Niagara Falls chapter, Etta was instrumental in the restoration of Old Fort Niagara between 1926 and 1934. Whitewater, Wisconsin Whitewater is a city located in Walworth and Jefferson counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin . Located near the southern portion of the Kettle Moraine State Forest , Whitewater is the home of the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater . As of

810-502: The United Hotels Co. was to control 51% or more of the stock of all of its subsidiary operating companies (with certain exceptions, such as "The Onondaga Co.", where 90% of the stock was controlled by the officers of the United Hotels Co.). All of the companies operated the hotels under leases (except King Edward Hotel Co. Ltd., Clifton Co. Ltd., and Mount Royal Hotel Co. Ltd.). The United Hotels Co. owned substantial interests in

855-421: The age of 18 living with them, and 25.5% had one or more people 60 years or older living in them, with 9.9% having someone living alone who was 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age in the city was 21.6 years. 10.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 57.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 71.5% were 15 to 44 years old. The gender makeup of

900-530: The age of 81, the hotel chain was managing 60 hotels. After his death, many of the company's hotels were acquired by other hotel chains, such as the Hilton Hotel. While in operation, the company operated several upscale and famous hotels in the United States, including: In Canada , the company operated: Outside the United States and Canada , the company operated: The "United Hotels Company"

945-402: The average family size was 3.00. In the city, the population was spread out, with 12.5% under the age of 18, 53.2% from 18 to 24, 15.7% from 25 to 44, 9.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males. The median income for a household in the city

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990-540: The being president of United Hotels Company of America, Dudley served as vice-president of American Hotels Corporation , as well as president or vice-president of 24 hotel subsidiary companies, at the time the largest hotel group in the world under one control Dudley has been referred to as "the Conrad Hilton of his day." On December 17, 1890, Dudley married Etta Brown Payne, daughter of Wesley Payne and Harriet Ann Sackett Brown, of Niagara Falls, New York . Etta

1035-472: The burden of taxation throughout the State. The bill was known as the "Dudley tax bill," and was vetoed by Governor Frank S. Black . During the 1932 Presidential Election campaign , Dudley served as president of the " Republican Hotel Men's Association." Dudley was early connected with the power development at Niagara Falls and was one of the incorporators and organizers of many different companies. He

1080-574: The city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female. As of the census of 2010, there were 14,390 people, 4,766 households, and 1,781 families living in the city. The population density was 1,642.7 inhabitants per square mile (634.3/km ). There were 5,113 housing units at an average density of 583.7 per square mile (225.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 88.0% White , 3.5% African American , 0.3% Native American , 1.9% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 4.5% from other races , and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 9.5% of

1125-431: The city. The population density was 1,923.5 people per square mile (742.2/km ). There were 4,340 housing units at an average density of 621.3 per square mile (239.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.25% White , 2.34% African American , 0.27% Native American , 1.47% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 2.48% from other races , and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.50% of

1170-456: The company stocks of the real estate companies whose hotels are leased to the operating companies. Under the direction of hotelier and president Frank A. Dudley , the company eventually grew to become one of North America’s premier hotel companies, operating some of the finest hotels across the United States and Canada. By 1922, the company was operating eighteen hotels, and twenty-five by 1928. In 1924, Gen. J. Leslie Kincaid became president of

1215-577: The company. By the 1930s, and with the onset of the Great Depression , the company was forced into receivership in November 1933, but it managed to reorganize in May 1934. The earnings of the individual hotels had shrunk by such a percent in the preceding four years that 80% of mortgages were in default, and in some cases, taxes and interest on first mortgages were unpaid. Continuing under Dudley,

1260-450: The district school and subsequently that State Normal School , which later became the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee . In 1882, he returned to New York , relocating to Lockport , where he read law with Joshua Gaskill. He was admitted to the bar in June 1886, at the same time as Cuthbert W. Pound . In 1887, he settled permanently in Niagara Falls, New York , where in 1888, he formed

1305-619: The hotels for the United Hotels Company of America . Frank A. Dudley died at his home on September 21, 1945. At the time of his death, Frank was the oldest practicing attorney in Niagara County. Etta Dudley later died on August 1, 1957. Dudley was a Knight Templar Mason , holding membership in Niagara Frontier Lodge, No. 132 F. & A.M., a member of the order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine , and also

1350-623: The influx. Former President Trump and conservative media outlets highlighted the situation in Whitewater as an example of a city negatively impacted by lax immigration laws. As of the census of 2020, there were 14,889 people, 4,767 households, and 1,806 families living in the city. The population density was 1,684.95 inhabitants per square mile (650.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 78.8% White, 4.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.5% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 7.2% from other races, and 6.4% from two or more races. There were 4,767 households, of which 19.9% had one or more people under

1395-669: The newly organized "United Hotels Co. of America" was once again incorporated in New York with headquarters in the United Office Building in Niagara Falls . At that time, the company was also affiliated with the "American Hotels Corporation" chain, making it "the largest hotel group in the world under one control." When Dudley, who was president of "United Hotels Company of America", vice-president of "American Hotels Corporation", and president or vice-president of 24 subsidiary hotel companies, died on September 21, 1945, at

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1440-408: The population. There were 4,132 households, out of which 19.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.5% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 59.2% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and

1485-440: The population. There were 4,766 households, of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.2% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 62.6% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1530-548: The rental of real estate. Dudley was a director of the Niagara Falls Power Co. , the first great power development of Niagara. In 1901, Dudley organized the Niagara Falls Country Club , of which he was President for 4 terms. In 1916, the Club moved from Niagara Falls to Lewiston . A.W. Tillinghast was engaged to design the course in Lewiston , completed in 1919. The former site in Niagara Falls became

1575-422: The towns of Tonawanda , Lockport , Pendleton , Royalton , and Sweden , as well as the cities of Tonawanda , North Tonawanda , and Lockport , including the villages of Medina and Holley . In addition to the franchises, the company had a controlling interest in the "Niagara Falls Gas and Electric Light Company" (Dudley was president and Nicholls was vice-president and treasurer). Its revenues derived from

1620-518: Was $ 31,600, and the median income for a family was $ 48,185. Males had a median income of $ 33,078 versus $ 22,431 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,965. About 10.6% of families and 27.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over. (Note: information in this paragraph is still from the 2000 census.) Annual events in Whitewater include "Freeze Fest" in January,

1665-437: Was 2.28 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age in the city was 21.9 years. 11.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 53.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.7% were from 25 to 44; 11.8% were from 45 to 64; and 8.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.7% male and 49.3% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 13,437 people, 4,132 households, and 1,685 families living in

1710-415: Was a great-granddaughter of Colonial Connecticut Governor John Webster (1590–1661). His maternal grandparents were lthureal Wright and Candace Gaskill. During his infancy, his parents moved to the Town of Whitewater , Wisconsin, where he lived on a farm until he was about 14 years old. At that point, he moved to the village, now city, of Whitewater, Wisconsin and for the next four years, he attended

1755-816: Was a member of the Bankers Club of New York in New York City, the Niagara Club, and the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston . Dudley was also president of the Niagara Falls Historical Society. On April 4, 1922, Dudley's wife Etta organized the Niagara Falls Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution . It was the 147th in the state and the charter was presented on November 5, 1932. Through her involvement with

1800-633: Was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution through three great grandfathers, Elijah Gilbert, Stephen Pain, and Rufus Butts. Frank and Etta lived at 626 Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls, New York for many years until they moved to 551 Mountain View Drive in Lewiston Heights. The house was completed in 1927 and was designed by prominent Buffalo architect James A. Johnson of Esenwein & Johnson , who also designed several of

1845-554: Was affiliated international with Important Hotels of U.N.I.T.I. "Unione Nazionale Industrie Turistiche Italiane" in Italy ; the "Japan Hotel Association", Tokyo, Japan ; "United Travel and Hotel Bureau", headquarters in Paris . Frank A. Dudley Frank Alonzo Dudley (January 30, 1864 – September 21, 1945) was an American lawyer, politician, hotelier and business owner associated with Niagara Falls, New York . Dudley established

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1890-487: Was an active and prominent Republican , and in 1895 and 1896, was elected to the 119th and 120th New York State Legislature . As a candidate for the Assembly, Dudley received 3,556 votes; to 2,226 for Edward T. Williams, Democrat; 200 for Elmer B. Townsend, Prohibitionist; and 53 for B. Burt Hayes, Populist. In the Assembly of 1896, Dudley was a member of the "Judiciary Claims" and "Federal Relations" committees and in

1935-495: Was its first President. Dudley was one of the founders and served as vice-president of "Niagara Falls Electrical Transmission Company", incorporated February 25, 1905 for the transmission and sale of electricity. The president and treasurer was Frederic Thomas Nicholls and the company was controlled through stock ownership by the Electrical Development Company of Ontario , Ltd. It owned franchises in

1980-596: Was one of the incorporators and organizers of the Buffalo and Niagara Falls Electric Railway , later part of International Railway System . Dudley was also one of the originators of the Whirlpool and Northern Electric Railway , which extended into the Town of Lewiston . He was one of the organizers of the 1898 Lewiston Connecting Bridge between Lewiston, New York and Queenston, Ontario in Canada. Dudley organized

2025-551: Was originally founded entirely by settlers who arrived there from New England . These people were " Yankees ", that is to say they were descended from the English Puritans who settled New England in the 1600s. They were part of a wave of New England farmers who headed west into what was then the wilds of the Northwest Territory during the early 1800s. Most of them arrived as a result of the completion of

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