Owen McAleer (February 3, 1858–March 7, 1944) served as mayor of Los Angeles, California from 1904 to 1906. February 3 is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1858 is a common year starting on Friday. ... March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (67th in Leap years). ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... This is a list of mayors of Los Angeles, California. ... 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1906 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Biography

A native of Liscard, Canada, McAleer came to Los Angeles, California in 1888. He built the city's first steam boiler and later became a superintendent at Baker Iron Works. The City of Los Angeles (from Spanish; Los Ángeles, ) also known simply as L.A., is the second-largest city in the United States in terms of population, as well as one of the worlds most important economic, cultural, and entertainment centers. ...

McAleer formed the Republic Iron & Steel Company with Nat Wilshire. He served as vice president and general manager of the firm.

Around the turn of the 20th Century, McAleer entered politics and eventually landed a seat on the Common Council (now known as the City Council). He rose to becoming mayor in 1904.

He is perhaps best known for establishing the first municipal playground in the city.

After he left the mayor's office, McAleer served a four-year term as a member of the Board of Public Works. He retired from politics in 1920.

He died at his home on 401 West 41st Street in Los Angeles, California on March 7, 1944. The City of Los Angeles (from Spanish; Los Ángeles, ) also known simply as L.A., is the second-largest city in the United States in terms of population, as well as one of the worlds most important economic, cultural, and entertainment centers. ... March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (67th in Leap years). ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...

References

• Chronological Record of Los Angeles City Officials: 1850—1938, Compiled under Direction of Municipal Reference Library City Hall, Los Angeles March 1938 (Reprinted 1966)