Rhinelander Waldo, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Rhinelander Waldo

New York City Fire and Police commissioner

Date of Birth: 24-May-1877

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 13-Aug-1927

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Rhinelander Waldo

  • Rhinelander Waldo (May 24, 1877 – August 13, 1927) was appointed the seventh New York City Fire Commissioner by Mayor William Jay Gaynor on January 13, 1910.
  • He resigned on May 23, 1911, less than two months after the deadly Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire to accept an appointment as the eighth New York City Police Commissioner.
  • On December 31, 1913, he was dismissed by the outgoing acting mayor, Ardolph Kline.
  • Among other achievements in office, Waldo contributed to the motorization of both departments.

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