Raymond Ingersoll

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Raymond Ingersoll (1875–1940) was borough president of Brooklyn from 1934 to 1940,[1] and Brooklyn Parks Commissioner from 1914 to 1917.[2] Ingersoll Hall, one of the first buildings on the Brooklyn College campus, was named for him.

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was named in his honor.

References

  1. ^ Kenneth T. Jackson, editor. The Encyclopedia of New York City, 2nd ed. 2010. p. 146
  2. ^ "New York CIty Parks Commissioners". nycgovparks.org. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
Political offices
Preceded by
Henry Hesterburg
Borough President of Brooklyn
1934 – 1940
Succeeded by