Gaylord Wilshire

Henry Gaylord Wilshire (June 7, 1861 – September 7, 1927), known to his contemporaries by his middle name of "Gaylord", was an American land developer, publisher, and outspoken socialist. He ran at various times as a candidate for several leftist parties, albeit never elected. He is the namesake of Los Angeles' Wilshire Boulevard and an early resident of the city of Fullerton in Orange County.

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