Edward L. Bader
American politician
Edward Lawrence Bader (June 8, 1874 – January 29, 1927) was an American politician who served as Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey for much of the Roaring Twenties, when the city was arguably at the peak of its popularity as a vacation spot. Bader was known for his contributions to the construction, athletics and aviation of Atlantic City.
Early life
Bader grew up on an 80-acre (32 ha) farm in West Philadelphia, born to German immigrant Daniel Bader and Scottish immigrant Sarah Bader (née Boyle) in 1874. He had a brother, Harry Bader.
Until he turned 13, he attended Boon's Dam School, though he recalled skipping a good deal of class. He worked a number of chores on the family farm, and he credited this rural labor with building his athletic physique. His family could not afford his further education which led him to champion educational growth in Atlantic City as an adult.
Bader sold newspapers, after leaving school, then worked for his father's new contracting business where he drove a six-horse team. He was married in 1899 to Katherine Holvick and enrolled in college. First he attended dental school, then the veterinary school, and finally the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
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