Edwin F. Uhl (1841-1901)

Notes:

Democrat. Brilliant lawyer who came from Ypsilanti in 1876. Became president of Grand Rapids National Bank in 1881 while continuing practice. As mayor he achieved improved public lighting, more street paving, and an enlarged John Ball Park. In 1893 he was appointed Assistant Secretary of State by President Cleveland, then became U.S. Ambassador to Germany until 1897.

Data Provider:

Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

Collection:

Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection

Subject Topic:

Mayors and Portraits

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URL:

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