David Oppenheimer 1834-1897

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A visionary entrepreneur and the second Mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia. He leveraged his immense wealth to secure the terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway for the city, simultaneously financing the rapid development of Vancouver's water, power, and streetcar infrastructure.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1834 to 1897
• Born: Jan 1, 1834, Blieskastel, Germany
• Died: Dec 31, 1897, Vancouver, BC

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-30