As a wealthy businessman and successful local politician, Stephen Buhrer was acquainted with many of Cleveland's early legendary industrialists. He was a life-long friend of John D. Rockefeller and also was friends with Jeptha Wade, founder of Western Union Telegraph. This photo shows the gold-plated cap of a walking stick given to Buhrer by Wade on the occasion of Buhrer's 63rd birthday on December 25, 1888. | Source: Jodi EllerDownload Original File
