Henry Gaylord Wilshire

Biography

Henry Gaylord Wilshire was a prominent businessman whose name became synonymous with one of Los Angeles’s grand thoroughfares. A committed socialist as well, he sought to blend his entrepreneurial skills with a vision of civic fairness, becoming a notable voice in early 20th-century public life.

His legacy lives on through the boulevard that bears his name, a reminder of his belief that thriving urban spaces could serve every layer of society. He is remembered with respect at Woodlawn Cemetery, where he rests among other civic leaders of his era.