Edward L. Bader | |
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29th Mayor of Atlantic City | |
In office 1920–1927 | |
Preceded by | Harry Bacharach |
Succeeded by | Anthony Ruffu |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward Lawrence Bader June 8, 1874 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | January 29, 1927 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | (aged 52)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Katherine Holvick |
Relatives | William B. Bader (grandson) Diedrich Bader (great-grandson)[1] |
Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
Edward Lawrence Bader (June 8, 1874 – January 29, 1927) was an American politician who served as Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey for much of the Roaring Twenties, when the city was arguably at the peak of its popularity as a vacation spot. Bader was known for his contributions to the construction, athletics and aviation of Atlantic City.[2]