Edward C. Romfh
Edward Coleman Romfh (February 8, 1880 – January 16, 1952) was the 12th Mayor of the city of Miami. Romfh was a businessman and politician and considered one of the City of Miami's pioneers.
Edward C Romfh | |
|---|---|
| 12th Mayor of Miami | |
| In office 1925–1927 | |
| Preceded by | PA Henderson |
| Succeeded by | EG Sewell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 8, 1880 Camden, Arkansas, US |
| Died | January 16, 1952 (aged 71) Miami, Florida, US |
| Spouse | Marie Antoinette de Camp |
| Children | Edward C Romfh Jr, Jules Romfh, Lawrence deCamp Romfh |
Romfh arrived in Miami in 1896 and established a grocery store. He was later a bookkeeper for the Bank of Bay Biscayne. This started his banking experience.
Later Romfh became president of First National Bank and served as the director of First Trust and Savings Bank. His wife was on the board of directors as well.
He famously defied the Great Depression era bank closures that befell the entire country and kept his branch open as long as possible, endearing him to many Miamians who had their money at his bank.
He was also a board member of the Miami Telephone Company, which later became part of the Southern Bell network. By every account, Romfh was successful. He owned one of the few automobiles registered in Miami in 1911, a Cadillac.
He is buried at Miami's Woodlawn Park North Cemetery.