Charles Farnsley | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Gene Snyder |
| Succeeded by | William O. Cowger |
| 46th Mayor of Louisville | |
| In office March 2, 1948 – December 1953 | |
| Preceded by | E. Leland Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Broaddus |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office 1936–1940 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 28, 1907 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 1990 (aged 83) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Louisville |
Charles Rowland Peaslee Farnsley (March 28, 1907 – June 19, 1990) was an American attorney and politician who served as mayor of Louisville, Kentucky from 1948 to 1953 and represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives from 1965 to 1967. A popular mayor, he received national attention for his eccentric personality and his support for the arts and education.[1][2][3] His original ideas resulted in the creation of the Fund for the Arts[4] and weekly “beef sessions” in which residents could talk to him and top city officials directly.[5]
- ^ "Louisville Gets a Strange New Mayor". Life Magazine. April 5, 1948. p. 39.
- ^ Gehman, Richard (May 21, 1949). "Confucius in Louisville". Collier's.
- ^ Grant, Hubley (April 1952). "Louisville Brings Culture to Its People". Coronet. pp. 64–66.
- ^ "About Us - Fund for the Arts".
- ^ Nunn, Douglass (November 22, 1953). "Louisville may never have another mayor like Farnsley—but what does that mean?". Courier-Journal. p. 43.