John Newton Scatcherd, Founder of the Country Club of Buffalo
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John Newton Scatcherd, Founder of the Country Club of BuffaloEntry/Object ID
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John Newton Scathherd “Jack”,founder of CCB was prominent in Buffalo ‘s financial, lumbering, and manufacturing circles. It was one of the largest lumber companies in the country. He also served as president of the Bank of Buffalo. He played Polo with the Buffalo team in Newport, Rhode Island which was America’s first Polo Match in 1877.He was chairman of the executive committee of the board of directors of the Pan- Am exhibition in 1901.He was with President William McKinley in the Temple of Music when he was shot. He was also in attendance at the inauguration of President Theodore Roosevelt on September 14,1901.The high silk hat worn by President Roosevelt at the time was provided by Mr. Scatchard.Category
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