Raymond Ingersoll (1875–1940) was borough president of Brooklyn from 1934 to 1940,[1] and Brooklyn Parks Commissioner from 1914 to 1917.[2] Ingersoll Hall, one of the first buildings on the Brooklyn College campus, was named for him.

The World War II Liberty Ship SS Raymond V. Ingersoll was named in his honor.

References

  1. ↑ Kenneth T. Jackson, editor. The Encyclopedia of New York City, 2nd ed. 2010. p. 146
  2. ↑ "New York CIty Parks Commissioners". nycgovparks.org. Retrieved 2015-11-17.


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