Lodge, John Christian, 1862-1950

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Birth 1862
Death 1950

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Mayor of Detroit, 1922-1923, 1924, 1928-1930. Later councilman for many years.

John C. Lodge had an illustrious career as both mayor and long-time city councilman. A Detroit aristocrat, he was the son of an antislavery activist. Lodge helped organize the Detroit Athletic Club and had a distinguished career in local politics. He was city editor for the Detroit Free Press before entering politics. He served in various capacities for fifty years, acting as mayor 1922-1923; August-November 1924; and 19281930.

From the description of John C. Lodge papers, 1878-1947 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 611542748

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