Alexander H. Rice
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Alexander Hamilton Rice was an American politician and businessman from Massachusetts. He served as Mayor of Boston from 1856 to 1857, a U.S. congressman during the American Civil War, and as the 30th
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The 1858 Boston Public Library building, constructed during Rice's tenure as Mayor of Boston
1856 Boston mayoral election
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The Boston mayoral election of 1856 saw the reelection of Alexander H. Rice. It was held on December 8, 1856.
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…years, and in 1854 was also the council president. In 1854, he also served as president of the Boston School Committee. Rice was elected mayor of Boston in 1856 (as a "Citizens" candidate opposed to the Know Nothings), and served two one-year terms. During his tenure, an agreement was reached between the city…
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