Ernest B. Fisher (1847-1920)

Notes:

Republican. After early years as country school teacher in Gaines Township, he became reporter on the Grand Rapids Eagle in 1871 and moved up to city editor, partner, and vice president of the paper. Helped organize Citizens Telephone Company in 1895 to compete with Bell, and was its president. His 1918 "History of Grand Rapids and Kent County" is still a valued resource.

Date Created:

1894-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

Collection:

Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection

Subject Topic:

Mayors and Portraits

Rights:

© Grand Rapids Public Library. All Rights Reserved.

URL:

http://cdm16055.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16055coll7/id/24