David Oppenheimer

David Oppenheimer (January 1, 1834 – December 31, 1897) was a successful entrepreneur, the second mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia, and a National Historic Person of Canada.

Read more about David Oppenheimer:  Early Life, Vancouver Businessman and Mayor

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