W. Millard Palmer (1861-1937)

Notes:
Republican. Drafted to run for mayor two days before election when his party's candidate died suddenly, and still won by city's then-largest recorded margin. For many years was a partner in local bookstores. Appointed Grand Rapids postmaster in 1912, and after leaving office in 1914 was a prominent real estate developer.
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/28