Murray Seasongood
Murray Seasongood (October 27, 1878 – February 21, 1983) was a Jewish American politician,[1] who served as the Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio from 1926-1930. After his tenure as mayor, Seasongood was appointed as professor of law at Harvard University.
Seasongood was instrumental in the establishment of a county park board, after visiting and admiring the Emerald Necklace that is Cleveland Metroparks.[2] He is the namesake of the Murray Seasongood Pavilion in Eden Park, Cincinnati.[3]
Quotes
- When once asked what his hobby was, he responded by saying, "Good government."
References
- ↑ CINCINNATI Jewish Virtual Library
- ↑ Pender, Linda (Jul 1983). "Pick a Park, Pack Up and Go". Cincinnati Magazine Jul 1983. p. 66. Retrieved 2013-05-08.
- ↑ Felix Winternitz & Sacha DeVroomen Bellman (2007). Insiders' Guide to Cincinnati. Globe Pequot. p. 189. Retrieved 2013-05-08.
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| Preceded by George Carrel |
Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio 1926 - 1929 |
Succeeded by Russell Wilson |
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| Preceded by Richard S. Childs |
President of the National Municipal League 1931–1934 |
Succeeded by Harold W. Dodds |
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