Robert M. Riddle

Biography

Robert M. Riddle (1812–1858) served as Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1853 to 1854, leading the city during a period of growth and development. His tenure as chief executive reflected his commitment to the progress and welfare of Pittsburgh's citizens during the mid-nineteenth century.

Though his life was cut short at age forty-six, Riddle's service in municipal government left its mark on the city's history during a formative era.