Ernie Byfield
1889–1950 (age 61)
Hotelier
Biography
Ernie Byfield was a Chicago hotelier who transformed dining and hospitality in the city through elegant establishments such as the Sherman House and the Pump Room, making them stages for civic life and social gatherings.
He believed in the power of hospitality to knit communities together, supporting charitable events and welcoming guests from all walks of life to share in the warmth of the city's cultural life.