Henry Bruckner

Democrat Representative of New York's 22nd district

Congresses Served

House Terms

June 17, 1871 (70 years old)

Birthday

April 14, 1942

Death

Served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1913 to 1917.
Held the position of chairman of the Committee on Railways and Canals during his congressional tenure.
Previously a member of the New York State Assembly in 1901.
Worked as commissioner of public works for the Bronx from 1902 to 1905.
Served as Bronx Borough President from 1918 to 1934.
Engaged in the manufacture of mineral waters and had interests in banking.
Interred at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx after passing away in 1942.
The Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx is named in his honor.