William Findlay Rogers
U.S. Congressperson
1820 – 1899
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Who was William Findlay Rogers?
William Findlay Rogers was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York.
Rogers is probably best remembered today as the mayor and parks commissioner who hired Frederick Law Olmsted to design Buffalo's park system and its showpiece, Delaware Park. Rogers also supported the foundation of the Buffalo Zoo.
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- Born
- Mar 1, 1820
Pennsylvania - Parents
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Dec 16, 1899
Buffalo
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on July 23, 2013
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