James Phinney Baxter
James Phinney Baxter | |
|---|---|
| 38th and 42nd Mayor of Portland | |
| In office 1893–1896 | |
| Preceded by | Darius H. Ingraham |
| Succeeded by | Charles H. Randall |
| In office 1904–1905 | |
| Preceded by | Frederic E. Boothby |
| Succeeded by | Nathan Clifford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 23, 1831 Gorham, Maine, US |
| Died | May 8, 1921 (aged 90) Portland, Maine, US |
| Political party | Republican |
James Phinney Baxter (March 23, 1831 – May 8, 1921) was an American politician, businessperson, historian, civic leader, and benefactor of Portland, Maine. He was elected as mayor of Portland for six single-year terms between 1893 and 1905.
His personal library, containing over 100 leather-bound books of maps, portraits, engravings and personal letters, is available for reference at the Portland Public Library.