George W. Thayer (1827-1916)

Notes:
Democrat. Nephew of pioneer Lucius Lyon, had business career as grocer. Later headed Board of Public Works during 1860s when city hall and many other municipal developments were constructed. managed street railway enterprises, served as first president of Western Michigan Agricultural Society.
Date Created:
1877-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Collection:
Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
Subject Topic:
Mayors and Portraits
Rights:
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URL:
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