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NICHOLAS
JAMES CORDARY
Nicholas James Cordary was educated
in the parochial and public schools of Detroit, graduating from the high school
there. For a time he was employed in a
Detroit bank, next becoming paymaster for the Burroughs Adding Machine Company
of that city, and later was auditor of the Rotograph
Company of New York City. On coming to
California he was with the Los Angeles Trust Company for a time, and in 1908
entered the real estate business, in which he has continued ever since. During that period he has handled large
tracts of land, opened a number of subdivisions, and downtown business
properties and has done much to improve and beautify the city, especially in
the development of Wilshire Boulevard. He
has studied the business from every angle and his knowledge and experience well
qualify him for the duties and responsibilities devolving upon him as president
of the Los Angeles Realty Board.
In 1921 Mr. Cordary was married to
Pauline Allyn Long, one of California’s native
daughters, and they have one child, Paul Nicholas. Interested in military affairs, Mr. Cordary
joined the Michigan National Guard while living in Detroit and following his
removal to the west became a member of the California National Guard. During the World War he acted as auditor of
the United War Work campaign and assisted in the local Liberty Loan and Red
Cross drives. In political circles of
this part of the state he is also well known, having served as treasurer of the
Republican county central committee of Los Angeles for four years. He is a communicant of the Catholic Church
and a third degree Knight of Columbus.
Since 1900 he has been affiliated with the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks and also belongs to the Sons of the Revolution. Mr. Cordary has been a leading spirit in many
movements for the growth and betterment of Los Angeles and possesses all the
qualities of a useful and desirable citizen.
Transcribed
by V. Gerald Iaquinta.
Source: California of the South
Vol. IV, by John Steven McGroarty, Pages 599-600,
Clarke Publ., Chicago, Los Angeles, Indianapolis. 1933.
© 2012 V.
Gerald Iaquinta.
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