Meyer C. Ellenstein
American politician
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Meyer C. Ellenstein (October 15, 1886 – February 11, 1967) served as mayor of Newark, New Jersey from 1933 to 1941.
Preceded byJerome T. Congleton
Succeeded byVincent J. Murphy
BornOctober 15, 1886
New York City, New York
DiedFebruary 11, 1967 (aged 80)
Meyer C. Ellenstein | |
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| 31st Mayor of Newark | |
| In office 1933–1941 | |
| Preceded by | Jerome T. Congleton |
| Succeeded by | Vincent J. Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 15, 1886 New York City, New York |
| Died | February 11, 1967 (aged 80) |
| Party | Democratic |
Biography
Ellenstein was born in New York City on October 15, 1886, the son of Jewish parents Max Ellenstein and Libby Bzuroff.[1]
Ellenstein assumed the office as mayor of Newark in 1933. He was a vocal critic of New York City Mayor LaGuardia's attempt to expand North Beach Airport (later known as LaGuardia Airport) for commercial flights.[2]
Ellenstein's wife was one of three survivors of a TWA airplane crash in rural Pennsylvania in April 1936.
He died on February 11, 1967.
He was the father of actor Robert Ellenstein.[3]
