William L. Ewing

William L. Ewing
25th Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri
In office
April 12, 1881 – April 14, 1885
Preceded byHenry Overstolz
Succeeded byDavid R. Francis
Personal details
Born
William Lane Ewing

(1843-03-16)March 16, 1843
St. Louis, Missouri
DiedJune 4, 1905(1905-06-04) (aged 62)
Vincennes, Indiana
Resting placeCalvary Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Mary Flemming
(m. 1880)
ChildrenWilliam Ewing
Parent(s)William L. Ewing and Clara Berthold Ewing
EducationChristian Brothers College
ProfessionBanker
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William Lane Ewing (March 16, 1843 – June 4, 1905) was the 25th mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, serving from 1881 to 1885. Ewing helped organize the State National Bank in 1885 and was a member of its board of directors. During his administration the cable car was introduced to the city, 12 miles of business streets were paved, and the St. Louis Exposition and Music Hall was constructed.