Thomas A. Sanders (1889-August 4, 1946) was an American politician, lawyer, banker, and real estate developer from Maine. Sanders, a Republican, served one term in the Maine House of Representatives (1923–24). [1] He spent most of his professional career working in real estate. He founded the Federal Loan & Savings Bank in 1915, which was at one time the largest savings and loan association in Maine. His company built two large suburban developments in Portland (Oakwood Heights and Bedford Park).
Politics
Sanders was active in local and state politics. He served on the Portland City Council for three years as well as on the Board of Aldermen prior to its dissolution. In 1935, he and another real estate developer created maps for the Home Owners' Loan Corporation which identified neighborhoods in Portland and South Portland which had primarily Irish, Jewish, Italian, or Polish residents. These maps were involved in the process known as redlining. [2]
He was a member of the Freemasons from 1918 until his death in 1946. [3]
References
- ^ "Legislators' Biographical Database". Maine.gov. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
- ^ Hearn, Raymond L.; McClelland, W. C.; Pennell, William M.; Sanders, Thomas A. (1935). "Map of cities of Portland and South Portland". Portland Directory Co. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
- ^ "Sanborn John" (PDF). www.mainemason.org. Archived (PDF) from the original on 14 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
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