John T. Alsop
John Thomas Alsop Jr. (August 10, 1874 – May 12, 1958) was an American politician. He served as Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, from 1923 to 1937, and again from 1941 to 1945. His eighteen-year, seven term stint in the mayor's office is the longest in the city's history. Jacksonville's Main Street Bridge, officially the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge, is named for him.
John T. Alsop | |
|---|---|
 Alsop, c. 1926 | |
| Mayor of Jacksonville | |
| In office 1941–1945 | |
| Preceded by | George C. Blume |
| Succeeded by | C. Frank Whitehead |
| In office 1923–1937 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Martin |
| Succeeded by | George C. Blume |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 10, 1874 Enfield, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 1958 (aged 83) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
References
- Keeping the Faith: Race, Politics, and Social Development in Jacksonville, Florida, 1940-1970
- St. Petersburg Times - Google News Archive Search
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