Adolph Sutro
Adolph Sutro | |
|---|---|
| 24th Mayor of San Francisco | |
| In office January 7, 1895 – January 3, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | Levi Richard Ellert |
| Succeeded by | James D. Phelan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adolph Heinrich Joseph Sutro April 29, 1830 Aachen, Prussia |
| Died | August 8, 1898 (aged 68) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Home of Peace Cemetery (Colma, California) |
| Political party | People's |
| Profession | Businessman |
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.