Boston Mayor. He moved to Boston when he was thirteen and worked in a dry goods store, eventually becoming a partner in a hat dealership. In 1860 he founded his own dealership, Hart, Taylor and Company. In 1880 he became President of the Mount Vernon National Bank. An active Republican, Hart was a member of Boston's Common Council from 1879 to 1881, and the Board of Aldermen from 1882 to 1886. He was Boston's Mayor from 1889 to 1990. From 1891 to 1895 he served as Boston's Postmaster. He was Mayor again from 1900 to 1901. Thomas N. Hart School, now senior citizen housing, was named for him.
Boston Mayor. He moved to Boston when he was thirteen and worked in a dry goods store, eventually becoming a partner in a hat dealership. In 1860 he founded his own dealership, Hart, Taylor and Company. In 1880 he became President of the Mount Vernon National Bank. An active Republican, Hart was a member of Boston's Common Council from 1879 to 1881, and the Board of Aldermen from 1882 to 1886. He was Boston's Mayor from 1889 to 1990. From 1891 to 1895 he served as Boston's Postmaster. He was Mayor again from 1900 to 1901. Thomas N. Hart School, now senior citizen housing, was named for him.
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