Philip Wasserman 1828-1895
A successful German-born merchant who succeeded Bernard Goldsmith to become the second Jewish mayor of Portland in 1871. He successfully navigated the city through the turbulent economic panics of the 1870s.
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- Lived from 1828 to 1895
- Born: Jan 1, 1828, Bavaria
- Died: Feb 24, 1895, Portland, OR
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Last updated: 2026-09-29