Martin Behrman
Martin Behrman | |
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| 35th Mayor of New Orleans | |
| In office December 5, 1904 – December 20, 1920 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Capdevielle |
| Succeeded by | Andrew J. McShane |
| In office May 4, 1925 – January 12, 1926 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew J. McShane |
| Succeeded by | Arthur J. O'Keefe |
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| Born | October 14, 1864 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Martin Behrman (October 14, 1864 – January 12, 1926), an American Democratic politician, was the longest-serving mayor in New Orleans history.
Life and career
Behrman was born in
constitutional convention in 1898.[4]
Behrman eventually served as mayor for just under 17 years, first from 1904 to 1920. After four consecutive terms he was defeated by reform candidate Andrew J. McShane. Behrman ran again in 1925 and won, serving from 1925; he died in New Orleans on January 12, 1926, less than a year into his fifth term.[5]
Books by or about Martin Behrman
- Behrman, Martin (1977). Martin Behrman of New Orleans: memoirs of a city boss. LCCN 77006781.
- Kendall, John Smith (1922). "Chapter XXXV, Sixteen Years of Martin Behrman". History of New Orleans. LCCN 22022725.
- Reynolds, George M. (George Millar) (1936). Machine politics in New Orleans, 1897-1926: Studies in history, economics, and public law, no. 421. New York: AMS Press. LCCN 37016676.
- Celestín, Ray (2014). The Axeman’s Jazz. Macmillan Publishers Limited.
Quotes
- "You can make it illegal, but you can't make it unpopular" (in reference to the closing of the Storyville district).
Places/things named after Martin Behrman
- Behrman Avenue, New Orleans
- Behrman Highway, New Orleans
- Behrman Memorial Park, including Behrman Gym & Stadium, 2529 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans[6]
- Behrman neighborhood in Algiers[3]
- Martin Behrman Avenue, Metairie, Louisiana
- Martin Behrman Walk, Metairie, Louisiana
- Martin Behrman Senior High School, whose faculty included State Senator Olaf Fink, later known as Martin Behrman Middle School, then Martin Behrman Elementary School, and finally Martin Behrman Charter School; 715 Opelousas Avenue, New Orleans[7]
- SS Martin Behrman, a World War II Liberty ship
References
- ^ "Martin Behrman - 64 Parishes".
- ISBN 9781589804012.
- ^ a b "Behrman Neighborhood". Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. Retrieved March 5, 2006.
- ^ "Index to Politicians: Beetie to Belch". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved March 5, 2006.
- ^ "Mayor Martin Behrman Records". City Archives, New Orleans Public Library. Retrieved March 5, 2006.
- ^ "New Orleans Parks and Squares". City Archives, New Orleans Public Library. Retrieved March 5, 2006.
- ^ "Our Schools". Algiers Charter Schools Association. Archived from the original on November 24, 2005. Retrieved March 5, 2006.
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