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Pingree, Hazen |
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Pingree, Hazen (Stuart) (1840–1901) businessman, mayor, governor; born in Denmark, Maine. After serving in the Civil War, he went to Detroit where he became a successful shoe manufacturer. As reform Republican mayor of Detroit (1890–96), he made several major reforms that benefited the citizenry instead of special interests; most notable was his providing gardens for the unemployed, nationally known as "Pingree's Potato Patches." He served as governor (1897–1901) where he attempted to extend his reforms to the railroads. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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