Louis B. Anderson | |
|---|---|
 Alderman Anderson depicted in the Chicago Tribune, 1921 | |
| Alderman of the Chicago City Council | |
| In office 1917–1933 Serving with Hugh Norris (1917–1918) Robert R. Jackson (1918–1923) | |
| Preceded by | Oscar Stanton De Priest |
| Succeeded by | William L. Dawson |
| Constituency | 2nd ward |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 17, 1870 Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 28, 1946 (aged 76) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Louis Bernard[1] Anderson (April 17, 1870 – May 28, 1946) was an American politician who served as alderman of Chicago's 2nd ward from 1917 to 1933. A Republican, he served most of the Douglas community area, including much of the African-American neighborhood of Bronzeville. He was a prominent ally of mayor William Hale Thompson, and served as his floor leader throughout the 1920s.