William Lansing Gleason
William Lansing Gleason (November 18, 1899 – January 13, 1991) was a three-term mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida from 1930 to 1943 and 1950 to 1951.
William Lansing Gleason | |
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| 24th and 27th Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida | |
| In office December 1930 – December 1943 | |
| Preceded by | C.B. Vigus |
| Succeeded by | John Martin Law, Jr |
| In office December 1950 – November 1951 | |
| Preceded by | William Jackson Creel |
| Succeeded by | George A. Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 18, 1899 Eau Gallie, Florida |
| Died | January 13, 1991 (aged 91) Brevard County, Florida |
| Spouse | Carrol |
| Children | William Henry Gleason |
| Residence(s) | Eau Gallie, Florida |
He was the son of William Henry Hunt Gleason, who was also mayor, and Flora Belle Lansing Gleason. His grandfather was William Henry Gleason, the founder of Eau Gallie, Florida, and 2nd Lieutenant Governor of Florida.
He was involved in the local community including donating a coquina rock slab that the first school house in Brevard County now sits on at the Florida Institute of Technology. The auditorium on the campus of Florida Institute of Technology is named for him.[1] Gleason Park was named for him. Lansing Island was also named for him.
William Lansing Gleason also co-founded Indian Harbour Beach, Florida on June 6, 1955.
References
- "Gleason Auditorium (1967)". Florida Institute of Technology. 2010-05-29.
External material
- Melbourne Bicentennial Book. July 4, 1976. Noreda B. McKemy and Elaine Murray Stone. Library of Congress: 76-020298
- Florida Tech Visitor's Guide - Page 5
- Florida Institute of Technology Press Release October 2, 2005
- Indian Harbour Beach City Homepage