Ellis, Jack
- Identifier
- DBB-PER-01604
- Given Name
- Jack
- Family Name
- Ellis
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- Jack Ellis was a Detroit entrepreneur in the nightlife industry. By 1942, he moved to Chicago and opened two clubs there, called Club Congo and Turf Club. He promoted his Chicago clubs in the Detroit newspaper Michigan Chronicle, writing, "This former Detroit boy who has made good in Chicago invites his friends to visit these popular night spots when visiting the Windy City" (June 27, 1942, p. 18, "Detroit After Dark" section).
- Activity
- club / theater / entertainment venue
- Affiliation
-
This person was an entrepreneur who operated a business and advertised services under their personal name.
- Title
- Ellis, Jack
