Henry Bruckner

Henry Bruckner (June 17, 1871 – April 14, 1942) was an American politician from New York who served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1913 to 1917.

Henry Bruckner
5th Borough President of the Bronx
In office January 1, 1918 – December 31, 1933
Preceded by	Douglas Mathewson
Succeeded by	James J. Lyons
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 22nd district
In office March 4, 1913 – December 31, 1917
Preceded by	William H. Draper
Succeeded by	Anthony J. Griffin
Member of the New York State Assembly from the New York County, 35th district
In office January 1, 1901 – December 31, 1901
Preceded by	William E. Morris
Succeeded by	Franklin Grady
Personal details
Born	(1871-06-17)June 17, 1871 Bronx, New York
Died	April 14, 1942(1942-04-14) (aged 70) Bronx, New York
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Helen Zobel

Life

Born in New York City, he attended the common and high schools in New York and became engaged in the manufacture of mineral waters in 1892. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 35th D.) in 1901. He was commissioner of public works for the borough of the Bronx from 1902 to 1905.

Bruckner was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-third, Sixty-fourth, and Sixty-fifth Congresses and held office from March 4, 1913, until December 31, 1917, when he resigned; while in the House he was chairman of the Committee on Railways and Canals (Sixty-fifth Congress). He resumed his former business pursuits in New York City and was also interested in banking; from 1918 to 1934 he was Bronx Borough president. He died in the Bronx in 1942. He is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx.

One of the Bronx's main freeways, the Bruckner Expressway, is named in his honor.

See also

• Timeline of the Bronx, 20th c.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Henry Bruckner (id: B000974)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.