Emmer Bowen

1830–1912 (age 82)

Civic leader

Biography

Emmer Bowen was among the early business and civic figures in Los Angeles who helped guide the city through periods of rapid growth, encouraging infrastructure improvements and the development of public amenities that served all residents.

He lent steady leadership to charitable causes and community organizations, earning a reputation as a generous neighbor and a calming presence in a changing metropolis.