Adolph Sutro

Adolph Heinrich Joseph Sutro (April 29, 1830 – August 8, 1898) was a German-American engineer, politician and philanthropist who served as the 24th mayor of San Francisco from 1895 until 1897. Born a German Jew, he moved to Virginia City, Nevada and made a fortune at the Comstock Lode. Several places in San Francisco bear his name in remembrance of his life and contributions to the city.

Adolph Sutro
24th Mayor of San Francisco
In office
January 7, 1895  January 3, 1897
Preceded byLevi Richard Ellert
Succeeded byJames D. Phelan
Personal details
Born
Adolph Heinrich Joseph Sutro

(1830-04-29)April 29, 1830
Aachen, Prussia
DiedAugust 8, 1898(1898-08-08) (aged 68)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Resting placeHome of Peace Cemetery (Colma, California)
Political partyPeople's
ProfessionBusinessman
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