Robert B. Oliver
Robert Bruce Oliver (September 15, 1895 – October 17, 1964) was a one-term Republican mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut from 1943 to 1945.[1]
Robert B. Oliver | |
|---|---|
| 24th Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut | |
| In office 1943–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Frank T. Stack |
| Succeeded by | Edward J. Kelley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 15, 1895 Syracuse, New York |
| Died | October 17, 1964 (aged 69) Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Norwalk, Connecticut |
Biography
He was born on September 15, 1895 in Syracuse, New York.[1]
He served as the Republican Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut from 1943 to 1945.[1]
He died at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, Connecticut on October 17, 1964.[1]
Legacy
The Robert B. Oliver Planetarium at Roton Middle School, built in 1966, is named for him.[2]
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References
- "Robert B. Oliver, 69, Ex‐Norwalk Mayor". New York Times. October 19, 1964. Retrieved 2015-04-20.
Robert Bruce Oliver, former Republican Mayor of Norwalk and a retired executive of the General Electric Company, died last night in Norwalk Hospital of cancer. His age was 69. He lived on Inwood Road. ...
- About the Planetarium "The Robert B. Oliver Planetarium is a 50-seat multi-media sky theater located in Roton Middle School, Norwalk. Built in 1966 and named in honor of a former mayor of Norwalk ..."
| Preceded by Frank T. Stack |
Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut 1943–1945 |
Succeeded by Edward J. Kelley |
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