Robert B. Oliver

For other people named Robert Oliver, see Robert Oliver (disambiguation).
Robert B. Oliver
24th Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut
In office
1943–1945
Preceded by Frank T. Stack
Succeeded by Edward J. Kelley
Personal details
Born (1895-09-15)September 15, 1895
Syracuse, New York
Died October 17, 1964(1964-10-17) (aged 69)
Norwalk Hospital,
Norwalk, Connecticut
Political party Republican
Residence Norwalk, Connecticut

Robert Bruce Oliver (September 15, 1895 - October 17, 1964) was a one-term Republican mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut from 1943 to 1945.[1]

Biography

He was born on September 15, 1895 in Syracuse, New York.[1]

He served as the Republican Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut from 1943 to 1945.[1]

He died at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, Connecticut on October 17, 1964.[1]

Legacy

The Robert B. Oliver Planetarium at Roton Middle School, built in 1966, is named for him.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Robert B. Oliver, 69, Ex‐Norwalk Mayor". New York Times. October 19, 1964. Retrieved 2015-04-20. Robert Bruce Oliver, former Republican Mayor of Norwalk and a retired executive of the General Electric Company, died last night in Norwalk Hospital of cancer. His age was 69. He lived on Inwood Road. ...
  2. About the Planetarium "The Robert B. Oliver Planetarium is a 50-seat multi-media sky theater located in Roton Middle School, Norwalk. Built in 1966 and named in honor of a former mayor of Norwalk ..."
Preceded by
Frank T. Stack
Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut
1943–1945
Succeeded by
Edward J. Kelley


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