Canfield, Robert B. (Robert Bage), 1843-1929
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1843 - 1929
Biography
Robert Canfield, a New Jersey native, came to Santa Barbara in 1876 and is known for establishing the first gas mains under parts of State Street and developing the first gas lighting system in the city. Mr. Canfield was also an attorney, organized the first local Bar Association, served as a City Judge, was president of the Mission Water Company, and was president of First National Bank for 23 years, from 1895 to 1918. He married Miss Davidson in 1873.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Canfield and Starbuck Law Firm Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: AR-2019-002
Abstract
The Canfield and Starbuck Law Firm Papers contain a selection of client legal documents from the late 19th to early 20th century for the central California coastal region.
Dates:
1860 - 1935