Samuel Howell Ashbridge
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Samuel Howell Ashbridge was the mayor
of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
from April 3, 1899 to April 5, 1903. The Republican
candidate, he received 145,778 votes, over 84% of the vote (total of 172,940 votes).
Some highlights of his tenure as mayor include proposing what would become Roosevelt Boulevard
and throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the first baseball game played at Columbia Park
. He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery
.
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
from April 3, 1899 to April 5, 1903. The Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
candidate, he received 145,778 votes, over 84% of the vote (total of 172,940 votes).
Some highlights of his tenure as mayor include proposing what would become Roosevelt Boulevard
Roosevelt Boulevard (Philadelphia)
Roosevelt Boulevard , often referred to simply as "the Boulevard," is a major traffic artery through North and Northeast Philadelphia...
and throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the first baseball game played at Columbia Park
Columbia Park
For other places known as Columbia Park, see Columbia Park Columbia Park or Columbia Avenue Grounds was a baseball stadium that formerly stood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
. He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery
West Laurel Hill Cemetery
West Laurel Hill Cemetery is a cemetery located in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the site of many notable burials, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1992...
.