Louis B. Anderson
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Louis Bernard[1] Anderson (April 17, 1870 – May 28, 1946) was an American politician who served as alderman of Chicago's 2nd ward from 1917 to 1933. A Republican, he served most of the Douglas community area, including much of the African-American neighborhood of Bronzeville. He was a prominent ally of mayor William Hale Thompson, and served as his floor leader throughout the 1920s.
Quick Facts Alderman of the Chicago City Council, Preceded by ...
Louis B. Anderson | |
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Alderman of the Chicago City Council | |
In office 1917–1933 Serving with Hugh Norris (1917–1918) Robert R. Jackson (1918–1923) | |
Preceded by | Oscar Stanton De Priest |
Succeeded by | William L. Dawson |
Constituency | 2nd ward |
Personal details | |
Born | April 17, 1870 Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | May 28, 1946(1946-05-28) (aged 76) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
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