Christian Gallmeyer (1850-1932)

Notes:

From humble beginning as foundry and machine shop worker, rose to become president of Gallmeyer & Livingston, manufacturer of machine tools and woodworking machinery. As one of the honest aldermen helped bring to light water scandals of the early 1900s. Elected to first city commission in 1917, and as mayor dealt with problems arising from World War I.

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:

http://cdm16055.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16055coll7/id/33