Richard Brigham Anderson - Springfield, MA
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Richard Brigham Anderson - Alderman and Acting Mayor of Springfield.
Waymark Code: WMBC27
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/03/2011
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This dedicated tree is located in Court Square in downtown Springfield. The inscription on the plaque at the base of the tree reads:
This tree was planted by
The League of Women Voters
In recognition of the public service of
Richard Brigham Anderson
Board of Alderman - President and Acting Mayor
1940 - 1946
Little is recorded about Richard Brigham Anderson. He was a city alderman who was active in local politics during the 1940's. He lost a primary race for mayor to J. Albin Anderson Jr. in 1944. The big campaign issue centered on the misuse of arcades in the city.
Location of the tree: Court Square in downtown Springfield, MA
Type of tree: Spruce
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