Charles F. Gunther

Charles F. Gunther
Chicago Alderman from 2nd Ward[1]
In office
1896–1900
Serving with Martin Best (1896–1897)
Patrick J. Cook (1897–1899)
Eugene R. Pike (1899–1900)
Preceded byAddison Ballard
Succeeded byWilliam Hale Thompson
Personal details
Born(1837-03-06)March 6, 1837
DiedFebruary 10, 1920(1920-02-10) (aged 82)
Chicago, Illinois
Resting placeRosehill Cemetery
OccupationConfectioner

Charles Frederick Gunther (March 6, 1837 – February 10, 1920) was a German-American wealthy confectioner, politician, and collector. He purchased many of the items now owned by the Chicago History Museum.[2] He served two terms as a Chicago alderman from the city's 2nd ward.

  1. ^ "Centennial List of Mayors, City Clerks, City Attorneys, City Treasurers, and Aldermen, elected by the people of the city of Chicago, from the incorporation of the city on March 4, 1837 to March 4, 1937, arranged in alphabetical order, showing the years during which each official held office". Archived from the original on September 4, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2018.
  2. ^ "About the Building Archived May 9, 2008, at the Wayback Machine". Chicago History Museum. 2008. Retrieved on July 17, 2008.