Arthur Cyprian Harper

Arthur Cyprian Harper
Mayor Arthur C. Harper in office
26th Mayor of Los Angeles
In office
December 13, 1906 – March 11, 1909
Preceded byOwen McAleer
Succeeded byWilliam Stephens
Personal details
Born1866 (1866)
Columbus, Mississippi
DiedDecember 25, 1948(1948-12-25) (aged 81–82)
Palmdale, California
PartyDemocrat

Arthur Cyprian Harper (1866–1948) was an American banker who served as the 26th Mayor of Los Angeles, California, from December 13, 1906, to March 11, 1909. He was forced to resign in the wake of a recall drive due to dishonesty that marked his administration. While mayor, he began work on the Los Angeles Civic Center.

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