Ephraim Willard Burr

Biography

Ephraim Willard Burr earned a reputation as a prudent banker and civic leader, overseeing finances and public concerns with an eye toward the long-term health of San Francisco.

His mayoral tenure and generous public spirit were anchored by the belief that the city should serve all its residents, and he was laid to rest at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park with gratitude from many who valued his steady hand.