Rollins, H. T.
- Identifier
- DBB-PER-00738
- Given Name
- H. T.
- Family Name
- Rollins
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- Dr. H. T. Rollins was a dentist and real estate investor. He practiced dentistry in Detroit since about 1917. By 1924, he owned a large building at the southwest corner of St Antoine St. and Erskine St., which appears to have spanned multiple lots. He rented office and retail space to other businesses in the building. It was known as the Rollins Building and was associated with multiple addresses (3131 St Antoine, 3135 St Antoine, and possibly 3155 St Antoine). A photograph of the building is on p. 34 of the 1924 Colored Detroit directory with this note: "This building is located at the South-West corner of St. Antoine and Erskine Streets and is the property of Dr. H. T. Rollins, one of the well known Dentists of Detroit. Dr. Rollins has practiced dentistry in Detroit for seven years and has always been identified with the progressive element of colored citizens. This beautiful structure is an evidence of his industry and frugality." An ad for one of his tenants, Sanitary Meat Market and Grocery, ran directly below the building photograph.
- Activity
- dentist
- Location
- 3135 St Antoine St
- Affiliation
-
This person was an entrepreneur who operated a business and advertised services under their personal name.
- Title
- Rollins, H. T.
- Resource class
- Person