Adolph Sutro

Adolph Sutro
Portrait by Mathew Brady c. 1865–1880
24th Mayor of San Francisco
In office
January 7, 1895 – January 3, 1897
Preceded byLevi Richard Ellert
Succeeded byJames D. Phelan
Personal details
BornAdolph Heinrich Joseph Sutro
(1830-04-29)April 29, 1830
Aachen, Prussia
DiedAugust 8, 1898(1898-08-08) (aged 68)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Resting placeHome of Peace Cemetery
PartyPopulist
ProfessionBusinessman

Adolph Heinrich Joseph Sutro (April 29, 1830 – August 8, 1898) 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.

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