Cobo, Albert E.
Born
10/2/1893
Birthplace
Detroit, Michigan
Titles and Honors
Cobo Hall is named in his honor.
Mayor of Detroit-1950-1957
Mayor of Detroit-1950-1957
Notes
interred Woodlawn Cemetery
Occupation
1911 - partner in candy and ice cream production
1918 - with Burroughs Adding Machine Company.
1935 - appointed City Treasurer
1949- elected Mayor of Detroit. Served eight years.1950-57.
Was financial adviser, Deputy City Treasurer, and City Treasurer before becoming mayor.
1918 - with Burroughs Adding Machine Company.
1935 - appointed City Treasurer
1949- elected Mayor of Detroit. Served eight years.1950-57.
Was financial adviser, Deputy City Treasurer, and City Treasurer before becoming mayor.
Publications
Ref: Detroit Public Library, Biog. Div., clipping file
Father
August Cobo
Spouse
1) Ethel Logan Christie, m. 1914
Children
Jean
Elaine
Elaine
Nationality
American
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Certificate, Achievement
1961.055.009Archive
Certificate
1970.050.017Archive
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