The home famous musical composer Scott Joplin rented from 1900-1904. Hailed as the King of Ragtime, he wrote many of his greatest pieces during this time including The Entertainer.
Scott Joplin was a celebrated pianist whose "ragtime" compositions made him a contemporary star. His work for the film "The Sting," is one of his most famous compositions.
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