William L. Ewing
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William L. Ewing | |
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25th Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri | |
In office April 12, 1881 – April 14, 1885 |
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Preceded by | Henry Overstolz |
Succeeded by | David R. Francis |
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Born | St. Louis, Missouri |
March 16, 1843
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Vincennes, Indiana |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Mary Ewing |
William L. Ewing (March 16, 1843 – June 4, 1905) was the twenty-fifth mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, serving from 1881 to 1885. Ewing helped organize the State National Bank in 1885 and was a member of its board of directors. During his administration the cable car was introduced to the city, 12 miles of business streets were paved, and the St. Louis Exposition and Music Hall was constructed (1884).
He graduated from Christian Brothers College and became a clerk in his father's wholesale grocery business.
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External links
- William L. Ewing at the St. Louis Public Library: St. Louis Mayors website.
- William L. Ewing biography: Find a grave website.
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Preceded by | Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri 1881–1885 |
Succeeded by David R. Francis |
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