Charles Phelps Taft II

1897–1983 (age 86)

Businessman

Biography

Charles Phelps Taft II built upon a storied family tradition to serve Cincinnati as mayor, guiding the city through civic improvements while drawing on his legal training to navigate complex municipal challenges. His approach to leadership combined a reverence for institutional history with a readiness to invest in parks, libraries, and public spaces.

A tireless advocate for education and the arts, he balanced business sensibility with a generous heart, and his service is commemorated in the contemplative beauty of Spring Grove Cemetery.

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