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About Adolph Sutro
Adolph Heinrich Joseph Sutro was a German-American engineer, politician and philanthropist who served as the 24th mayor of San Francisco from 1895 until 1897. Born a German Jew, he moved to Virginia City, Nevada and made a fortune at the Comstock Lode. Several places in San Francisco bear his name in remembrance of his life and contributions to the city.
Everything about Adolph Sutro →- Occupation
- politician, businessperson, mining engineer
- Position held
- mayor of San Francisco
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 29, 1830
- Died
- August 8, 1898