Louis Marcus (mayor)
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Preceded byJohn F. Bowman
Succeeded byE. B. Erwin
BornJanuary 6, 1880
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 6, 1936 (aged 56)
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Louis Marcus | |
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.jpg) From the Ogden Standard-Examiner, July 29, 1936 | |
| 23rd Mayor of Salt Lake City | |
| In office 1931–1936 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Bowman |
| Succeeded by | E. B. Erwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 6, 1880 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 6, 1936 (aged 56) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery |
Louis Marcus (January 6, 1880 – July 6, 1936) was an American politician who served as the 23rd mayor of Salt Lake City from 1931 to 1936.[1] Outside of politics, Marcus was also a prominent Idaho and Utah theater operator. As of 2025[update], Marcus is the only Jewish mayor in the city's one hundred and seventy-eight-year history. He served as mayor until his death on July 6, 1936. He is buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.[2][3]
