James R. Toberman
James R. Toberman | |
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Portrait of James Toberman, | |
| 12th Mayor of Los Angeles | |
| In office December 5, 1878 – December 9, 1882 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Cohn |
| Succeeded by | Cameron E. Thom |
| In office December 5, 1872 – December 18, 1874 | |
| Preceded by | Cristóbal Aguilar |
| Succeeded by | Prudent Beaudry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1836 Virginia |
| Died | January 26, 1911 (aged 74–75) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Workingmen's |
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James Ralph Toberman (1836 – January 26, 1911) served six one-year terms as Mayor of Los Angeles. He first served between 1872 and 1874 and again between 1878 and 1882. Mayor Toberman switched on the city's first electric streetlights. He helped map out the first street car grid and water and sewer systems.