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    Louis H. Nolte. The judgment of the world is quickly passed upon a man who,
by any chance, rises above the common level whether that judgment be
commendatory or the reverse. That a life has been successful from a pecuniary
point of view, does not satisfy the public demand, but it is expected that a
man, to win public regard, must not only be successful in his own line, but he
must win the respect of his fellows by means of an honorable and upright life.
Considered from these angles, Louis H. Nolte, the well-known and popular mayor
of Norwood, Ohio, is most emphatically a successful man. He has not only been a
farseeing and upright man of business, but his career as mayor of Norwood, and
as a servant of the people, is unimpeachable. He has displayed a most
commendable public-spirit in matters concerning the community's good, and his
patriotism has been amply proven. In the conduct of his vast business
enterprises, he has ever displayed the utmost interest in the welfare of his
numerous employees, and is ever ready and willing to assist them in any way
possible. Mr. Nolte was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 10, 1874, a son of
Herman and Caroline (Weghorst) Nolte, both of whom were natives of Germany.
Herman Nolte came to the United States in 1840, and located in Cincinnati, where
he engaged in the contracting business throughout his life. He died November 21,
1896 and Mrs. Nolte's death occurred August 3, 1902. He was a Republican in
politics but never cared to accept office. Fraternally he was a member of the
Knights of Honor, and, in religious affiliation, he and his family were members
of the Third Protestant German church. To Mr. and Mrs. Nolte were born children
who are as follows: Charles H. Nolte, Louis H. Nolte, Edward H. Nolte, George
Nolte, Carolina Nolte. Louis H. Nolte, whose name is the caption of this review,
was educated in the public schools of Cincinnati, and attended the Hughes High
School. He then entered the business world as a time-keeper for the Kirchner
Construction Company, and, after remaining with this firm, for five years, took
over his father's business. In 1900, Mr. Nolte became superintendent of the
Ayers Asphalt Paving Company, and remained in this position until 1902 when he
accepted a position with the Ferro Concrete Construction Company, as
superintendent. In 1905, he removed to Louisville, Ky., where he engaged in work
for this company, and later, in 1906, superintended work for them in Atlanta,
Ga., constructing the L. & N. Terminal Ware House, one of the largest concrete
buildings in the southern states. In the spring of 1907. Mr. Nolte resigned his
position with this firm, and organized the Nolte Construction Company, and,
after continuing successfully for two years, constructing the Lunkenheimer
concrete foundry building, Cincinnati, Ohio, he formed a partnership with John
Stewart, of Washington, D. C., and organized the Cranford Construction Company.
Of this firm, Mr. Nolte became general manager. Among the many notable
structures erected by them are: the foundations for the Gilbert avenue viaduct
of Cincinnati, foundations for the American Tool Company, Atherton avenue
viaduct, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; foundations for the Cleveland Electric Illuminating
Building, of Cleveland, Ohio; and many other structures in the Middle West. Mr.
Nolte took over the interests of the Cranford Construction Company, December 20,
1920, and now is at the head of the Nolte Construction Company, making a
specialty of heavy foundation work, with offices at 407-409 Gerke Building,
Cincinnati, Ohio. As a good and high-minded citizen, Mr. Nolte did not allow his
vast business interest to absorb all his time and attention, but gave much of it
to the public welfare of the community, and has been active in political affairs
for many years. He was elected Mayor of Norwood in November, 1919, and took the
oath of office on January 1, 1920. Mr. Nolte's fraternal membership is with the
various Masonic bodies, the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, the
Exchange Club, the Engineers' Club, and he was a former vice-president of the
Builders' Exchange. In religious affiliation, he is a consistent member of the
Presbyterian church and holds the office of trustee. On the first day of June,
1910, Mr. Nolte was united in marriage to Miss Alvin Anna Marchmann, a daughter
of Theodore and Louise Kolthoff Marchmann, well-known residence of Madisonville,
Ohio. Mrs. Nolte was born in Madisonville, and obtained her early education in
the public schools of Madisonville, and later attended the St. Paul's Lutheran
school of Madisonville. She is a gentlewoman in the highest and best sense of
the word. Cultured, charitable and refined, she holds a place in the hearts of
her countless friends that could never be occupied by another. To Mr. and Mrs.
Nolte has been born one son, Louis Marchmann, who resides at home with his
parents at 3835 Burwood avenue, South Norwood, Ohio.



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