Portrait of Thomas Taggart, circa 1910
| Description: |
Thomas Taggart (1856-1929) was an Irish immigrant who became a power player in state and national politics. During his term as Indianapolis mayor (1895-1901) he started the Indianapolis park system and the city acquired hundreds of acres. He later chaired the Democratic National Committee. As co-owner of the French Lick Springs Hotel he was rumored to have had an interest in illegal gambling operations. |
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| Origin: | 1910, circa |
| Source: |
http://indianaalbum.pastperfectonline.com/photo/4772029E-74B4-4086-A900-214336303049 |
| Collection: |
Indiana Album |
| Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/ |
| Geography: |
United States |
| Subjects: |
Joan Hostetler Collection Politicians Business people Mayors Men Portrait photographs Taggart, Thomas, 1856-1929 Indianapolis (Ind.) Marion County (Ind.) |
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