Edward Bassett
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For the American architect, see Edward Charles Bassett.
Edward Murray Bassett (February 7, 1863 – October 27, 1948), "the father of American zoning",[1] and one of the founding fathers of modern-day urban planning, wrote the first comprehensive zoning ordinance in the United States, which was adopted by New York City in 1916. He also served one term as a U.S. Representative for New York from 1903 to 1905.
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Edward Murray Bassett | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905 | |
Preceded by | Frank E. Wilson |
Succeeded by | George E. Waldo |
Personal details | |
Born | February 7, 1863 (1863-02-07) Brooklyn, New York, US |
Died | October 27, 1948 (1948-10-28) (aged 85) Brooklyn, New York, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Annie Rebecca Preston Bassett |
Children | Marion Preston Bassett
Howard Murray Bassett Helen Bassett Hauser |
Alma mater | Amherst College Columbia University Law School |
Profession | lawyer politician |
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