Owen McAleer

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Owen McAleer (February 3, 1858 – March 7, 1944) served as mayor of Los Angeles, California from 1904 to 1906.

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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.

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.

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

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Preceded by William Henry Pierce	'Los Angeles Common Council 1st ward' 1902—1904	Succeeded by Fred L. Ford
Preceded by Meredith P. Snyder	Mayor of Los Angeles, California 1904—1906	Succeeded by Arthur C. Harper