William L. Ewing
William L. Ewing | |
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| 25th Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri | |
| In office April 12, 1881 – April 14, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Overstolz |
| Succeeded by | David R. Francis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Lane Ewing March 16, 1843 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 1905 (aged 62) Vincennes, Indiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Mary Flemming (m. 1880) |
| Children | William Ewing |
| Parent(s) | William L. Ewing and Clara Berthold Ewing |
| Education | Christian Brothers College |
| Profession | Banker |
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William Lane Ewing (March 16, 1843 – June 4, 1905) was the 25th mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, serving from 1881 to 1885. Ewing helped organize the State National Bank in 1885 and was a member of its board of directors. During his administration the cable car was introduced to the city, 12 miles of business streets were paved, and the St. Louis Exposition and Music Hall was constructed.